Cyber & IT Operations Specialist

US Navy; Orlinda (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Navy information technology roles span information systems, cryptologic networks, and intelligence specialties. These pathways involve training in IT, CTN, and IS with emphasis on network design, cyber operations, and intelligence production to support naval missions.

Candidates undertake recruit training and specialty schooling, with opportunities for advancement, security clearance eligibility, and deployments ashore or afloat depending on Navy needs.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age ranges
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter

Responsibilities

• As an Information Systems Technician, design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations; as a Cryptologic Technician Networks specialist, conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate and track adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems; as an Intelligence Specialist, collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders

Job description

United States Navy information technology roles span information systems, cryptologic networks, and intelligence specialties. These pathways involve training in IT, CTN, and IS with emphasis on network design, cyber operations, and intelligence production to support naval missions.

Candidates undertake recruit training and specialty schooling, with opportunities for advancement, security clearance eligibility, and deployments ashore or afloat depending on Navy needs.