Cyber & Network Specialist — IT/CTN/IS

US Navy; Hecker (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

US Navy information technology professionals support Fleet operations by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks and communication systems aboard ships and shore facilities. IT/CTN/IS roles involve cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and mission-focused system administration with strict security standards and duty rotations worldwide.

Training begins with Recruit Training and advanced information warfare schools, followed by continual learning and possible deployments afloat

Qualifications

• Serving in the Navy requires meeting enlistment standards and eligibility for security clearance.
• Entry requires high school diploma or equivalent; officer roles require bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• As an Information Systems Technician/IT/CTN/IS, design, operate, secure networks, servers, and communications.
• As Cryptologic Technician Networks, conduct cyber operations and track adversary activity.
• As Intelligence Specialist, collect and analyze information and create intelligence briefings.

Skills

Cyber operations

Network defense

Information systems

Warfare analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

US Navy information technology professionals support Fleet operations by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks and communication systems aboard ships and shore facilities. IT/CTN/IS roles involve cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and mission-focused system administration with strict security standards and duty rotations worldwide.

Training begins with Recruit Training and advanced information warfare schools, followed by continual learning and possible deployments afloat