Shipboard Cyber IT & Communications Officer

Sealift Command; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Sealift Command seeks a Ship Communications Officer (IAM) aboard Military Sealift Command ships worldwide to lead the Communications Department, manage the shipboard C4 systems, and serve as Information Assurance Manager for cyber security.

The role requires US citizenship, a valid Merchant Mariner Credential, Security Plus certification, and relevant shipboard cyber experience; a recruitment incentive may apply for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have US Navy E7+ (Cyber IT rating) with shipboard Communications Center experience.
• Three years cumulative experience sailing MSC vessels as SCO/IAT with at least two ship class types.
• Current Security Plus Certification issued within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Communications Department operations and manage C4 systems.
• Maintain information assurance and cybersecurity compliance for shipboard networks.
• Safeguard classified materials, crypto publications, and related devices.
• Coordinate with Master and Operations Officer on tasking and safety within the Communications Department.

Skills

US Navy E7+ Cyber IT rating

MSC vessel experience

Security Plus Certification

Job description

Sealift Command seeks a Ship Communications Officer (IAM) aboard Military Sealift Command ships worldwide to lead the Communications Department, manage the shipboard C4 systems, and serve as Information Assurance Manager for cyber security.

The role requires US citizenship, a valid Merchant Mariner Credential, Security Plus certification, and relevant shipboard cyber experience; a recruitment incentive may apply for eligible candidates.