Naval IT & Cyber Operations Specialist

US Navy; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy information technology roles span IT, Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) careers. These paths involve operating and defending networks, conducting cyber operations, and producing intelligence for decision-makers across fleets and shore commands.

The work is high tempo and mission-critical, with shifts, deployments afloat and ashore, and ongoing learning in cyber tools, network defense, and signals analysis.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and citizenship/residency requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Age, medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements.
• Character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Security clearance eligibility when required for your rating or designator.
• Additional qualifications may include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience and will be reviewed with a recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations.
• Cryptologic Technician Networks duties: conduct offensive/defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, protect Navy networks.
• Intelligence Specialist responsibilities: collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders.

Skills

Interest in computers and networks

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or professional degree (officer path)

Job description

US Navy information technology roles span IT, Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) careers. These paths involve operating and defending networks, conducting cyber operations, and producing intelligence for decision-makers across fleets and shore commands.

The work is high tempo and mission-critical, with shifts, deployments afloat and ashore, and ongoing learning in cyber tools, network defense, and signals analysis.