Cyber Operations & Network Defense Specialist

US Navy; Floydada (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Navy Information Systems Technician (IT/CTN/IS) roles support fleets by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications systems. Specialists conduct cyber operations, investigate adversaries, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems.

Work involves high tempo missions, watch floors, incident response, and ongoing training across cyber tools and signals analysis. Deployment ashore and afloat is possible, with strict security requirements.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and aptitude for information warfare fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted roles; further training is provided.
• Aptitude for computers, networks, cyber operations, and analytical work is emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communications for naval operations.
• Assist in cyber operations, including defensive and offensive tasks and protecting Navy networks.
• Collect and analyze information and produce intelligence products and briefings for commanders.

Skills

Computers & networks

Cyber operations

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Information warfare tools

Network security tools

Job description

The US Navy Information Systems Technician (IT/CTN/IS) roles support fleets by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications systems. Specialists conduct cyber operations, investigate adversaries, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems.

Work involves high tempo missions, watch floors, incident response, and ongoing training across cyber tools and signals analysis. Deployment ashore and afloat is possible, with strict security requirements.