Cryptologic Technician

Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34 As a Cryptologic Technician, you are one of the worlds greatest problem-solvers. Were looking for people with sharp minds, whose brains are built for picking out patterns most will miss. CRYPTOLOGY JOBS IN THE NAVY CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN COLLECTIONMuch about your role is classified. What we can tell you is this: you will intercept signals to provide tactical and strategic intelligence, technical guidance and information to ships and special warfare units. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN INTERPRETIVELanguages are more than just communicationtheyre cultural codes that need to be analyzed and, in some cases, broken. The Defense Language School in Monterey, California will fully immerse you in the language for your choicefrom Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCETroubleshoot top-secret equipment vital to national security, taking your passion for science and engineering to the next level. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKSUse state-of-the-art technology to perform offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigating and tracking enemies while also protecting our networks from attacks. CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN TECHNICALProvide tactical guidance to special warfare operations and to ships across the fleet. Use high- power jamming signals to deceive electronic sensors and prevent enemy attacks. PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, youll receive: Competitive salary Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment Free health insurance Free housing A retirement plan Paid training College credit EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition Professional credentials and certifications College credit hours toward a bachelors or associate degree through the American Council on EducationQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizen High school graduate or equivalent 17 years of age or older Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Normal color perception, sight, speech and hearing are required. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before. WORK ENVIRONMENT Cryptologic 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. They generally divide time between assignments ashore and afloat. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Cryptologic Technicians in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors Required qualifications:

• 18 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United StatesPreferred qualifications:
  • At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher

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