Cryptologic Technician

About:

As a Cryptologic Technician, you are one of the world’s greatest problem-solvers. We’re looking for people with sharp minds, whose brains are built to pick out patterns most will miss.

Languages are more than just communication - they’re 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 of your choice - from Mandarin to Spanish and Arabic to Russian.

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment.

Free health insurance.

Free housing.

A retirement plan.

Paid training.

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 bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.

Qualifications and Requirements:

U.S. citizen or equivalent.

High school graduate or equivalent.

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 on whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve 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.

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