Navy Cyber IT & Networks Specialist

US Navy; Westfield Center (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy Information Technology Professional (IT/CTN/IS) roles involve designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communication systems to support naval operations.

As an IT/CTN/IS specialist, you conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks, producing intelligence products and briefs for commanders. Expect rigorous training, security clearances, and deployments ashore and afloat.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
• Medical, vision, and dental standards, including physical fitness requirements.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Required test scores for your program (ASVAB for enlisted or officer qualification tests).
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience reviewed with a recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems that support naval operations.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries, environments, and weather and create intelligence products and briefings for commanders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer positions

Job description

US Navy Information Technology Professional (IT/CTN/IS) roles involve designing, operating, securing, and restoring networks, servers, and communication systems to support naval operations.

As an IT/CTN/IS specialist, you conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigate adversary activity, and help protect Navy networks, producing intelligence products and briefs for commanders. Expect rigorous training, security clearances, and deployments ashore and afloat.