Naval IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialist roles cover designing, operating, and defending networks and conducting cyber operations to support naval missions.

The positions involve around-the-clock operations, incident response, and ongoing training in cyber tools and signals analysis, with deployments ashore and afloat as part of the career path.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age ranges.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs.
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders.
• Shift work, duty rotations, and deployments afloat and ashore; support watch floors and incident response.
• Work in secure facilities, server rooms, operations centers, and shipboard communications spaces.

Skills

Interest in computers

Security clearance eligibility

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technician, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialist roles cover designing, operating, and defending networks and conducting cyber operations to support naval missions.

The positions involve around-the-clock operations, incident response, and ongoing training in cyber tools and signals analysis, with deployments ashore and afloat as part of the career path.