Naval IT & Cyber Operations Specialist

US Navy; Mars Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy Information Technology roles span IT, CTN, and IS tracks. As an Information Systems Technician, you design and operate networks, servers, and communications to support naval operations, ensuring security and reliability on complex systems.

You may also serve in Cryptologic Technician Networks, conducting offensive and defensive cyber operations and protecting Navy networks. Intelligence Specialists collect and analyze information for commanders.

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
• A 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
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter

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

Skills

Networks knowledge

Cyber operations

Intelligence analysis

Education

High school diploma

Job description

US Navy Information Technology roles span IT, CTN, and IS tracks. As an Information Systems Technician, you design and operate networks, servers, and communications to support naval operations, ensuring security and reliability on complex systems.

You may also serve in Cryptologic Technician Networks, conducting offensive and defensive cyber operations and protecting Navy networks. Intelligence Specialists collect and analyze information for commanders.