Naval IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

US Navy; Flippin (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology careers cover IT, CTN, and IS specialties, offering opportunities to design, operate, and defend networks and communications across naval operations.

Roles include conducting cyber operations, investigating adversary activity, and producing intelligence briefs for decision makers. These positions require meeting enlistment and security requirements, with training starting at Recruit Training and progressing through specialized information warfare curricula.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve citizenship or equivalent status.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, and dental standards, and physical fitness requirements.
• Meeting character and conduct standards and background screening.
• Eligibility for security clearance when required for rating or designator.

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 cyber operations, investigate 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology careers cover IT, CTN, and IS specialties, offering opportunities to design, operate, and defend networks and communications across naval operations.

Roles include conducting cyber operations, investigating adversary activity, and producing intelligence briefs for decision makers. These positions require meeting enlistment and security requirements, with training starting at Recruit Training and progressing through specialized information warfare curricula.