Cyber Operations & Network Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; Ohkay Owingeh (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician roles involve designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications essential for naval operations both ashore and afloat.

Training pathways include IT, CTN, and IS tracks with emphasis on cyber operations, network defense, and intelligence production. These enlisted paths offer diverse opportunities, continuous learning, and progression based on performance and warfare qualifications, with deployments and watch rotations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted positions.
• Some officer programs require a bachelor’s degree or qualifying professional degree.
• Active security clearance eligibility is often a prerequisite for many Navy IT roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems supporting naval operations.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and produce intelligence briefs for commanders.

Skills

Interest in computers and networks

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician roles involve designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications essential for naval operations both ashore and afloat.

Training pathways include IT, CTN, and IS tracks with emphasis on cyber operations, network defense, and intelligence production. These enlisted paths offer diverse opportunities, continuous learning, and progression based on performance and warfare qualifications, with deployments and watch rotations