Cryptologic Technician

We are seeking highly skilled individuals to join our team as Cyber Warfare Specialists. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in collecting and analyzing foreign language communications, transcribing, translating, and interpreting foreign language materials, and reporting highly technical information of strategic and tactical importance to fleet commanders and national intelligence agencies.

• Collect and analyze foreign language communications of interest
• Transcribe, translate, and interpret foreign language materials
• Report highly technical information of strategic and tactical importance to fleet commanders and national intelligence agencies
• Provide cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy, Joint Force, national, and multinational needs
• Operate sophisticated state-of-the-art electronic radio receivers, recording devices, computer terminals, and associated peripherals in the communications signals environment

Cyber Warfare Specialists 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.

Upon completion of initial training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, you will report for specialized training, including Class A School Phase I Defense Language Institute weeks in Monterey, CA, for comprehensive foreign language instruction.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Navy. Those seeking a Cyber Warfare Specialist position, including all family members, must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must also meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Normal hearing is also required.

Candidates should have exceptionally good character, the ability to learn foreign languages, above-average writing and speaking skills, a good memory, curiosity, resourcefulness, an orientation toward ideas and information, and the ability to keep accurate records and work with details. Adaptability to a wide range of work activities and environments and an interest in technology and willingness to acquire computerized skills are also important.