Naval IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; West End (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology professionals support global naval operations by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications systems.

Roles span IT, cryptologic networks, and intelligence to ensure connectivity and information assurance across fleets. The field emphasizes cyber operations, network defense, and intelligence production, with opportunities for advancement through training, security clearances, and specialized warfare qualifications.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including physical fitness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate and track 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.

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology professionals support global naval operations by designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications systems.

Roles span IT, cryptologic networks, and intelligence to ensure connectivity and information assurance across fleets. The field emphasizes cyber operations, network defense, and intelligence production, with opportunities for advancement through training, security clearances, and specialized warfare qualifications.