Cyber Warfare Technician

Overview

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 wartime

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) – CTIs Serve As Experts In Linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish) And Deciphering Information In Other Languages. Their Responsibilities Include :

Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) – CTTs serve as experts in airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals. Their responsibilities include :

Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include :

Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs Serve As Experts In The Preventive And Corrective Maintenance Of Sophisticated Cryptologic Equipment, Networks, And Systems. Their Responsibilities Include :

Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include :

Work Environment

Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at overseas and stateside commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare. Duties may be performed in office, lab, maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environments. CTs may work independently or as part of small teams under Information Warfare Officers or Cyber Warfare Engineers.

Training & Advancement

Upon completion of initial 7–9 week Recruit Training (Boot Camp),Cryptologic Technician candidates report to Pensacola, FL, or Monterey, CA, for formal Navy schooling in their specialty area. This includes technical "A" School and potentially advanced "C" School or "F" School.

CTI training – Class "A" School is in two phases : Phase One at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA (27–64 weeks), Phase Two for 12 weeks, with Class "F" School at Monterey.

CTT training – Class "A" School is ~17 weeks. After A School, some CTTs attend Class "C" School (~26 weeks). Schools are in Pensacola, FL.

CTN training – Class "A" School is 26 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

CTM training – Class "A" School is ~10 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

CTR training – Class "A" School is ~22 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. Specialized training and work experience can lead to credentialing and opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any focus area, locate a recruiter.

Education Opportunities

Navy training and credentials can translate to credit hours toward a degree through the American Council on Education. You may continue your education through programs such as Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance and the Post-9 / 11 GI Bill.

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree is not required to join the Navy electronics community. Some programs have specific requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Cryptologic Technicians must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. They should have interest in electronics and technology, strong character, good communication and writing skills, aptitude for math, and ability to perform highly detailed, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary by specialization. General qualifications may vary based on current service status.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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