Naval IT & Cyber Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Morning Sun (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information systems roles involve maintaining and defending networks and communication systems essential to naval operations. Specialists in IT, CTN, and IS work across ships, ashore facilities, and fleets, handling cyber operations, incident response, and intelligence support.

Candidates undergo specialized training, security-clearance processes, and continuous learning in cyber tools and signals analysis, with deployments that may be afloat or ashore as needed.

Qualifications

• All Navy enlisted personnel must meet eligibility standards, including citizenship, medical, age, and background checks.
• Enlisted roles typically require a high school diploma or equivalent, with degrees for officer paths.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for certain ratings and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communications systems.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations and protect Navy networks.
• Collect and analyze information to produce intelligence products and briefings for commanders.

Skills

Information systems

Networks

Cyber operations

Intelligence analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cisco networking

Windows servers

Linux servers

Job description

U.S. Navy information systems roles involve maintaining and defending networks and communication systems essential to naval operations. Specialists in IT, CTN, and IS work across ships, ashore facilities, and fleets, handling cyber operations, incident response, and intelligence support.

Candidates undergo specialized training, security-clearance processes, and continuous learning in cyber tools and signals analysis, with deployments that may be afloat or ashore as needed.