Travel Technician
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 intelTheir 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 descriptionsEach CT role works under the oversight of Cryptologic Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required) - and potentially bothCryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) - CTIs serve as experts in linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian and Spanish) and deciphering information in other languagesTheir responsibilities include:
Collecting, analyzing and exploiting foreign language communications of interest Transcribing, translating and interpreting foreign language materials Providing cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy, Joint Force, national and multinational needs Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) - CTTs serve as experts in airborne, shipborne and land-based radar signalsTheir responsibilities include:
Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) - CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensicsTheir responsibilities include:
Monitoring, identifying, collecting and analyzing information Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction Providing network target access tool development Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) - CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks and systemsTheir responsibilities include:
Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems Configuring, monitoring and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) - CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signalsTheir responsibilities include:
Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals and electronic/magnetic tape recorders Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate and report worldwide threats Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air and special warfare unitsWORK 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 - generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloatDuties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space or watch environmentAs a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams - ultimately under the supervision of Information Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required)TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Upon completion of initial 7-9 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptologyThis consists of technical A School and possibly advanced C School or F SchoolCTI training - Class A School is broken into two phasesPhase One takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks longPhase Two is 12 weeks longClass F School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, CalifCTT training - Class A School is approximately 17 weeks longAfter A school, some CTTs will attend a Class C School that is approximately 26 weeks in durationThe schools are located in Pensacola, FlaCTN training - Class A School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, FlaCTM training - Class A School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, FlaCTR training - Class A School is approximately 22 weeks longThe school is located in Pensacola, FlaPromotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performanceIt's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fieldsTo learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiterEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationYou may also continue your education through opportunities like the following:
Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics communityThere are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NFContact a recruiter for detailsA high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the NavyThose seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.Scitizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearanceThey should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude of math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified workSpecific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptologyContact a recruiter for detailsGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before. Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Computer Equipment Computer Network Operations Computer Terminals Credentialing Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3v0lj6nxm2xfrhjmb7', 'ExternalApply-j3v0lj6nxm2xfrhjmb7'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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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 descriptionsEach CT role works under the oversight of Cryptologic Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required) - and potentially bothCryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) - CTIs serve as experts in linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian and Spanish) and deciphering information in other languagesTheir responsibilities include:
Collecting, analyzing and exploiting foreign language communications of interest Transcribing, translating and interpreting foreign language materials Providing cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy, Joint Force, national and multinational needs Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) - CTTs serve as experts in airborne, shipborne and land-based radar signalsTheir responsibilities include:
Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) - CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensicsTheir responsibilities include:
Monitoring, identifying, collecting and analyzing information Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction Providing network target access tool development Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) - CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks and systemsTheir responsibilities include:
Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems Configuring, monitoring and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) - CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signalsTheir responsibilities include:
Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals and electronic/magnetic tape recorders Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate and report worldwide threats Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air and special warfare unitsWORK 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 - generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloatDuties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space or watch environmentAs a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams - ultimately under the supervision of Information Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required)TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Upon completion of initial 7-9 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptologyThis consists of technical A School and possibly advanced C School or F SchoolCTI training - Class A School is broken into two phasesPhase One takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks longPhase Two is 12 weeks longClass F School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, CalifCTT training - Class A School is approximately 17 weeks longAfter A school, some CTTs will attend a Class C School that is approximately 26 weeks in durationThe schools are located in Pensacola, FlaCTN training - Class A School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, FlaCTM training - Class A School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, FlaCTR training - Class A School is approximately 22 weeks longThe school is located in Pensacola, FlaPromotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performanceIt's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fieldsTo learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiterEDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on EducationYou may also continue your education through opportunities like the following:
Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics communityThere are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NFContact a recruiter for detailsA high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the NavyThose seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.Scitizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearanceThey should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude of math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified workSpecific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptologyContact a recruiter for detailsGeneral qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before. Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Computer Equipment Computer Network Operations Computer Terminals Credentialing Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3v0lj6nxm2xfrhjmb7', 'ExternalApply-j3v0lj6nxm2xfrhjmb7'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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