Cyber Operations & Network Defense Specialist

US Navy; Worthington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Navy information technology professionals support naval networks, defend cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision-makers. Roles include Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) with opportunities to operate, secure, and restore critical networks and systems.

Personnel may work across ashore commands and aboard ships, submarines, or aircraft, with training through IT/CTN/IS pipelines and advancement

Qualifications

• Citizenship eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted roles; bachelor’s for officers.
• Ability to meet age, medical, vision, and dental standards.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for some billets.
• Admission requires screening and adherence to security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations as CTN.
• Collect and analyze information to produce intelligence briefs for commanders.

Skills

Cyber operations

Networking

System administration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or qualifying professional degree (for officer roles)

Job description

United States Navy information technology professionals support naval networks, defend cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision-makers. Roles include Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) with opportunities to operate, secure, and restore critical networks and systems.

Personnel may work across ashore commands and aboard ships, submarines, or aircraft, with training through IT/CTN/IS pipelines and advancement