Naval IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology and intelligence careers involve maintaining and defending networks across global operations. IT technicians design, operate, and secure networks; CTN specialists conduct cyber operations and monitor threats; IS personnel collect information and generate intelligence briefings for commanders.

Roles include training at information warfare sites, with potential deployments ashore and afloat, and strict security and information assurance standards throughout service.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve citizenship or residency as required.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Age, medical, vision, and dental standards must be met.
• Eligibility for security clearance when required for the rating.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems.
• Cryptologic Technician Networks duties: offensive and defensive cyber operations and threat tracking.
• Intelligence Specialist duties: collect and analyze information and prepare intelligence products.

Skills

Interest in computers

Networking basics

Cyber operations

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology and intelligence careers involve maintaining and defending networks across global operations. IT technicians design, operate, and secure networks; CTN specialists conduct cyber operations and monitor threats; IS personnel collect information and generate intelligence briefings for commanders.

Roles include training at information warfare sites, with potential deployments ashore and afloat, and strict security and information assurance standards throughout service.