Cyber Warfare Technician

Overview

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Enlisted Sailors in Navy Cryptology analyze encrypted electronic communications, jam enemy radar signals, decipher information in foreign languages, and maintain equipment and networks used to generate top-secret intel. This description covers the focus areas and training paths within the Cryptologic Technician roles.

Responsibilities

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) – Experts in linguistics and deciphering information in other languages. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and exploiting foreign language communications, transcribing / translating / interpreting foreign language materials, and providing cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy and national needs.
• Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) – Experts in airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals. Responsibilities include operating electronic intelligence-receiving systems and equipment, producing high-power jamming signals, and providing technical guidance for operations across domains.
• Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – Experts in network defense and forensics. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing information, performing risk mitigations and incident response, developing network tools, and conducting computer network operations.
• Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – Experts in maintenance of cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Responsibilities include installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing equipment and configuring IO / IW / IA systems.
• Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – Experts in intercepting signals. Responsibilities include analyzing signals using computing equipment, exploiting signals to identify threats, and providing intelligence support to units.

Work Environment

Cryptologic Technicians perform duties worldwide, at sea and ashore, aboard ships, aircraft, submarines, or specialized facilities. Duties may occur in office, lab, maintenance, secure, or watch environments. CTs may work independently or in small teams under Information Warfare Officers or Cyber Warfare Engineers.

Training & Advancement

After Recruit Training (Boot Camp), personnel report to Pensacola, FL, or Monterey, CA for formal Navy schooling in their specialty. Training paths include multiple "A" schools and possible advanced schools (e.g., C / F schools) depending on focus area :

Promotion opportunities exist and depend on performance. Specialized training may lead to credentialing and opportunities in related fields.

Education Opportunities

Navy training can translate to college credit hours through the American Council on Education. Additional opportunities include :

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree is not required for entry into the Navy electronics community; some programs require higher qualifications. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Cryptologic Technician applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI) clearance. They should have an interest in electronics and technology, strong character, good communication and record-keeping skills, math aptitude, and the ability to perform highly detailed, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary by specialization; contact a recruiter for details.

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