CYBER WARFARE TECHNICIAN
Company: Navy
Location: Hercules
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Enlisted Sailors in the Navy Cryptology community analyze
encrypted electronic communications, jam enemy radar signals,
decipher information in foreign languages and maintain
state-of-the-art equipment and networks used to generate top secret
intel.Their other responsibilities include:
- Collecting, analyzing and reporting on communication
signals
- Utilizing computers, specialized computer-assisted
communications equipment and video display terminals
- Serving as an important part of the Information Dominance Corps
in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings
of adversaries and develop unmatched knowledge of the battlespace
during wartimeRESPONSIBILITIES:Within Navy Cryptology, there are
distinct focus areas that have their own training paths and job
descriptions. Each CT role works under the oversight of Cryptologic
Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare
Engineers (four-year degree required) - and potentially
both.Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) - CTIs serve as
experts in linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean,
Persian-Farsi, Russian and Spanish) and deciphering information in
other languages. Their responsibilities include:
- Collecting, analyzing and exploiting foreign language
communications of interest
- Transcribing, translating and interpreting foreign language
materials
- Providing cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy,
Joint Force, national and multinational needsCryptologic Technician
Technical (CTT) - CTTs serve as experts in airborne, shipborne and
land-based radar signals. Their responsibilities include:
- Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and
direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis
terminals, and associated computer equipment
- Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used
to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons
systems
- Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of
surface, subsurface, air and special warfare operationsCryptologic
Technician Networks (CTN) - CTNs serve as experts in communication
network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include:
- Monitoring, identifying, collecting and analyzing
information
- Providing computer network risk mitigation and network
vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction
- Providing network target access tool development
- Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of
Navy and Department of Defense missionsCryptologic Technician
Maintenance (CTM) - CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and
corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment,
networks and systems. Their responsibilities include:
- Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing
cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic
equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment,
digital and optical interfaces, and data systems
- Configuring, monitoring and evaluating Information Operations
(IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems and Information Assurance
(IA) operationsCryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) - CTRs serve
as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities
include:
- Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using
computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment,
video display terminals and electronic/magnetic tape recorders
- Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate and report
worldwide threats
- Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence,
technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface,
subsurface, air and special warfare units.WORK
ENVIRONMENTCryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties
worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands;
aboard surface ships, aircraft and submarines; and with Naval
Special Warfare - generally dividing time between assignments
ashore and afloat. Duties could be performed in an office setting,
lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space or
watch environment.As a CT, you may work independently or as part of
small, coordinated teams - ultimately under the supervision of
Information Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber
Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required).TRAINING &
ADVANCEMENTUpon completion of initial 7-9 week Recruit Training
(known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role
report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive
formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of
cryptology. This consists of technical "A" School and possibly
advanced "C" School or "F" School.CTI training - Class "A" School
is broken into two phases. Phase One takes place at the Defense
Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64
weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class "F" School is
conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey,
Calif.CTT training - Class "A" School is approximately 17 weeks
long. After "A" school, some CTTs will attend a Class "C" School
that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located
in Pensacola, Fla.CTN training - Class "A" School is 26 weeks long
and located in Pensacola, Fla.CTM training - Class "A" School is
approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola,
Fla.CTR training - Class "A" School is approximately 22 weeks long.
The school is located in Pensacola, Fla.Promotion opportunities are
regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It's
also important to note that specialized training received and work
experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable
credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.To
learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus
areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter.EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIESBeyond offering access to professional credentials and
certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the
field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a
bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on
Education. You may also continue your education through
opportunities like the following:
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI BillQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSA four-year
degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics
community. There are some specific requirements that apply to
electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact
a recruiter for details.A high school diploma or equivalent is
required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in
the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be
U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top
Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They
should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology;
exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing and
record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude of math; and the
capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified
work.Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization
area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for
details.General qualifications may vary depending upon whether
you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether
you've never served before.
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