Information Systems & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) professionals.

You will design, operate, defend, and restore networks and communication systems to support naval operations while conducting cyber operations and producing intelligence for decision-makers. Expect high tempo, watch floors, and deployments ashore or afloat with strict information assurance standards.

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.
• 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

Skills

Computers

Networks

Cyber operations

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree for officer

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) professionals.

You will design, operate, defend, and restore networks and communication systems to support naval operations while conducting cyber operations and producing intelligence for decision-makers. Expect high tempo, watch floors, and deployments ashore or afloat with strict information assurance standards.