This opportunity leads to active duty or reserves military service within the Navy

ABOUT

At any given moment, hundreds of complex networked computer systems are operating in tandem to keep ships and submarines operating at their best. The specialized training you’ll receive in this field will pave the way to careers in IT and network support, computer programming, web development and information security.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE NAVY

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

When a network goes down, vital information may be lost, from global satellite data to special intelligence communications. That’s why it’s critical that trained Information Systems Technicians are on board to make sure networks and related systems are designed and operated properly and errors are fixed without any interruption to the mission.

CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKS

As a Cryptologic Technician Networks, you fight in the battlespace of the future. Use state-of the-art technology to perform offensive and defensive cyber operations, investigating and tracking enemies while also protecting our networks from attacks. As an expert in communication defense and forensics, you’ll be expected to rise to the ever-evolving challenge of maintaining cybersecurity.

INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST

Collect intel on everything—data on foreign cultures, enemy movements, current weather forecasts, etc. Then, use it to create cohesive intelligence briefings for high-ranking Navy officials. Your deep understanding of global culture and battlespaces makes you a critical component of mission readiness. Solid intel isn’t easy to come by, but as an IS, you can save lives by helping us stay ready for anything.

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

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 Green Card Holder
• High school graduate or G.E.D
• 17 years of age to 41 years of age

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

These roles perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands, aboard surface ships, aircraft and submarines. They generally divide time between assignments ashore and afloat.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

There are part-time opportunities in Air Support for the Navy. Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

America’s Navy is approximately 450,000 Sailors, 300 ships and submarines, and 3,700 aircraft strong. Water and salt flow through our veins in the same proportion as the sea. That mighty force is the lifeblood of the greatest Navy ever to sail unstoppably upon it, slip stealthily beneath it or fly unchallenged above it. And we defend with honor, courage, and commitment every hour of every day. We are America’s Navy. We are forged by the sea.