Navy IT & Cyber Defense Specialist

U.S. Navy; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy information technology professionals support fleets worldwide by designing, operating, securing, and restoring critical networks and systems.

Roles include Information Systems Technician, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialist, with duties spanning cyber operations, intelligence production, and mission support across afloat and ashore assignments. This pathway emphasizes continual training, security clearances, and advancement opportunities within information

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: 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
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

U.S. Navy information technology professionals support fleets worldwide by designing, operating, securing, and restoring critical networks and systems.

Roles include Information Systems Technician, Cryptologic Technician Networks, and Intelligence Specialist, with duties spanning cyber operations, intelligence production, and mission support across afloat and ashore assignments. This pathway emphasizes continual training, security clearances, and advancement opportunities within information