Navy IT & Cyber Operations Specialist

US Navy; Paden City (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy information technology professionals are responsible for operating, defending, and restoring networks, servers, and communications essential to naval operations. The IT, CTN, and IS tracks involve cyber operations, intelligence collection, and creating briefs for commanders.

These roles require readiness for high tempo, mission-critical shifts and deployments ashore and afloat, with strict standards for security and information assurance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status.
• 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

• Operate and defend networks, conduct cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision makers.
• 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

US Navy information technology professionals are responsible for operating, defending, and restoring networks, servers, and communications essential to naval operations. The IT, CTN, and IS tracks involve cyber operations, intelligence collection, and creating briefs for commanders.

These roles require readiness for high tempo, mission-critical shifts and deployments ashore and afloat, with strict standards for security and information assurance.