Naval IT & Cyber Ops Specialist

U.S. Navy; Ravenwood (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology specialists are responsible for designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications used to support naval missions.

The roles span IT, cryptology networks, and intelligence, with duties including cyber operations, investigations of adversary activity, and producing intelligence briefings for commanders. The positions involve high-tempo, around-the-clock operations, help desk and user support, network administration, incident

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.

Responsibilities

• As an Information Systems Technician, design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations; as a Cryptologic Technician Networks specialist, conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate and track adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks and critical systems; as an Intelligence Specialist, collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders.

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology specialists are responsible for designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communications used to support naval missions.

The roles span IT, cryptology networks, and intelligence, with duties including cyber operations, investigations of adversary activity, and producing intelligence briefings for commanders. The positions involve high-tempo, around-the-clock operations, help desk and user support, network administration, incident