Cyber Warfare Technician

Enlisted Sailors in the Navy Cryptology community analyze encrypted electronic communications, jam enemy radar, decipher foreign languages, and maintain advanced equipment and networks to generate top secret intelligence. Their duties include collecting, analyzing, and reporting communication signals using computers and specialized equipment, playing a vital role in the Information Dominance Corps to understand adversaries and enhance battlefield awareness during wartime.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a four-year degree is not necessary.

For advanced programs like SECF and NF, specific requirements apply—contact a recruiter for details.

Cyber Warfare Technicians must be U.S. citizens eligible for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, with interests in electronics, strong character, good communication skills, and attention to detail.

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