Information Systems & Cyber Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology professionals (IT/CTN/IS) design, operate, secure, and restore networks and communications critical to naval operations. Roles include cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and maintaining secure information systems for decision-makers.

Personnel progress through information warfare training, with various advancement opportunities and strict security requirements. Deployments ashore and afloat are common, with continuous learning in cyber tools and network

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; officer path may need a bachelor’s degree.
• Citizenship eligibility and suitability for security clearance.
• Ability to pass medical, vision, and physical requirements per Navy standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communications systems.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations as CTN; investigate adversary activity.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather for intelligence briefings.
• Provide support across watch floors, incident response, and planned maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Security-conscious mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer path (optional)

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

Network administration basics

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology professionals (IT/CTN/IS) design, operate, secure, and restore networks and communications critical to naval operations. Roles include cyber operations, intelligence analysis, and maintaining secure information systems for decision-makers.

Personnel progress through information warfare training, with various advancement opportunities and strict security requirements. Deployments ashore and afloat are common, with continuous learning in cyber tools and network