Mission-Critical IT & Cyber Ops Specialist

U.S. Navy; Hackberry (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology professionals oversee and secure networks, servers, and communications across maritime operations. Roles span IT, cryptologic networks, and intelligence, with duties in cyber operations, analysis, and mission support.

Training pathways start with recruit training and proceed through specialized schools and advanced follow-on training. Personnel work worldwide, aboard ships, aircraft, or submarines, in secure facilities and operations centers.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship or equivalent status as allowed by law and policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and Navy policy.
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.
• Strong interest and aptitude in computers, networks, cyber operations, and analytical work.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations.
• Conduct cyber operations, investigate and track adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks as a Cryptologic Technician Networks 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

HS diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s for officer

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology professionals oversee and secure networks, servers, and communications across maritime operations. Roles span IT, cryptologic networks, and intelligence, with duties in cyber operations, analysis, and mission support.

Training pathways start with recruit training and proceed through specialized schools and advanced follow-on training. Personnel work worldwide, aboard ships, aircraft, or submarines, in secure facilities and operations centers.