Naval IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; Saint Leonard (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology professionals—including Information Systems Technicians (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialists (IS)—design, operate, and defend networks and communication systems essential to naval operations.

They analyze adversaries, environments, and weather to produce intelligence for commanders, with opportunities for offshore deployments and ashore assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Bachelor's degree required for officer positions.
• Meeting age, medical, vision, and dental standards; eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore Navy networks, servers, and communications.
• Conduct cyber operations and protect Navy networks and critical systems.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries and environments; create intelligence products for commanders.

Skills

Computers & networks

Cyber operations

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology professionals—including Information Systems Technicians (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialists (IS)—design, operate, and defend networks and communication systems essential to naval operations.

They analyze adversaries, environments, and weather to produce intelligence for commanders, with opportunities for offshore deployments and ashore assignments.