Navy IT & Cyber Operations Specialist

US Navy; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

US Navy information technology tracks include Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) roles. Personnel design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communications for naval operations, conduct cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision makers.

These roles involve shifts, deployments ashore and afloat, and advancing through information warfare training commands and specialty schools.

Qualifications

• General enlistment standards include eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship or legal residency as required by program, and meeting age, medical, vision and dental standards.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for enlisted positions; officers typically need a bachelor’s or qualifying degree.
• Security clearance eligibility may be required for certain ratings or communities, with current policy determining specifics.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

US Navy information technology tracks include Information Systems Technician (IT), Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN), and Intelligence Specialist (IS) roles. Personnel design, operate, secure, and restore networks, servers, and communications for naval operations, conduct cyber operations, and produce intelligence for decision makers.

These roles involve shifts, deployments ashore and afloat, and advancing through information warfare training commands and specialty schools.