Sapir Unit (networked electronics)יחידה ספיר אלק' רשתית
What the Sapir Unit (networked electronics) role asks for, and what it holds
Sapir Unit (networked electronics) is a technology role in the Sapir units that covers data, networks and communications, systems operation, product, technology project management and IT.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Intelligence
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are placed in the Sapir units and work in one of several fields. These include data, networks and communications, systems operation, end station operation, UI/UX design, product, technology project management and IT.
The work includes collecting, storing and presenting data, planning and checking networks and building automations, and designing and defining systems around the needs of operational customers. Project managers plan engineering work on communications, network, control and audio video systems, together with outside units and civilian companies.
In IT, soldiers set up the Military Intelligence network and link it to the other military networks. They also handle network faults 24/7 and give support as a knowledge center.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training is on the job: on joining the team, there are about 6 months of handover across all the fields, with internal tests and a final project. Part of the training includes monitoring various faults and tracking field parameters in real time.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is in units on a closed base. The work mixes office work with hands-on physical work at the unit's bases and sites across the country, sometimes at irregular hours, and sleeping at the unit is possible when needed.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A 5 unit matriculation major in a science track: physics, computer science, electronics or computers.
- Strategic vision, creative thinking, initiative, the ability to learn independently, perseverance and passion for the field, independence, leadership and management, and social skills.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Sapir Unit (networked electronics) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Sapir Unit (networked electronics)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Sapir Unit (networked electronics)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Sapir Unit (networked electronics) hold?
Training is on the job: on joining the team, there are about 6 months of handover across all the fields, with internal tests and a final project. Part of the training includes monitoring various faults and tracking field parameters in real time.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Sapir Unit (networked electronics)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.