Navy IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; Palacios (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technicians, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialists maintain and defend networks across naval operations. They design, operate, and secure networks, conduct cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision makers.

Roles involve shift work, deployments, and learning in cyber tools, network defense, signals analysis, and intelligence production within secure environments and information warfare teams.

Qualifications

• Must have aptitude in computers, networks, cyber operations and analytical work.
• Enlisted roles require high school diploma; officers require a bachelor’s or equivalent.
• Understanding of information assurance, security standards, and readiness to handle classified information.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communication systems.
• Conduct offensive and defensive cyber operations and investigate adversary activity.
• Collect and analyze information on adversaries and environments; produce intelligence for commanders.
• Work in high tempo, mission-critical environments with secure facilities and shipboard spaces.

Skills

Computers

Networks

Cyber operations

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or qualifying professional degree for officer

Job description

U.S. Navy Information Systems Technicians, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialists maintain and defend networks across naval operations. They design, operate, and secure networks, conduct cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision makers.

Roles involve shift work, deployments, and learning in cyber tools, network defense, signals analysis, and intelligence production within secure environments and information warfare teams.