What they do
The duties performed by CTNs include:
• Providing technical expertise in network-centric operations.
• Detecting, protecting, reacting and responding to threats against Navy networks.
• Defend against external and internal threats through in-depth technical and nontechnical methods.
• Computer Network Risk Mitigation
• Network Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Response/Reconstruction.
• Active computer network defense, access tool development and computer/network forensics.
Qualifications and Interests
Due to the nature of duties performed, applicants for CTN must be of exceptional character. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility requirements for continuous access to classified information. Eligibility for access to Top Secret/SCI material is determined by the results of a Single Scope Background Investigation. Other important qualifications include good technical aptitude, resourcefulness, curiosity, writing and typing skills, manual dexterity, mathematical aptitude and ability to do detailed work and perform repetitive tasks. Equally important is the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment. Normal hearing is required.
Working Environment
CTNs work in secure office environments, operating, managing computerized Information processing systems and communications circuit control equipment. Normally, they are part of a watch teams. CTNs may be assigned special warfare units. Assignments, including shipboard duty, are available to females.
Opportunities
About 600 men and women serve worldwide in the CTN rating. Advanced training in computer network operations, using state-ofthe-art technology is readily available. Within a short period, today’s CTN quickly develops highly marketable computer network skills.
Directs Monitoring, Collecting, and Reporting information and conduct actions in direct support of Computer Network Operations worldwide in support of Navy, National Security Agency, and Department of Defense, national and theater level missions. Duties include IO Cell defensive planning, Network Target Development, Software Analysis and Development, Access/Attack Operations, Indications and Warning (I&W), Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W), Defensive Information Operations (DIO), and Blue and Red Team functions.
Manages Monitoring, Collecting, and Reporting information and conduct actions in direct support of Computer Network Operations worldwide in support of Navy, National Security Agency, and Department of Defense, national and theater level missions. Duties include Network Target Development, Software Analysis and Development, Access/Attack Operations, Indications and Warning (I&W), Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W), Defensive Information Operations (DIO), and Blue and Red Team functions.
Monitor, Collect, and Report information and conduct actions in direct support of Computer Network Operations worldwide in support of Navy, National Security Agency, and Department of Defense, national and theater level missions. Duties include Network Target Development, Indications and Warning (I&W), Attack Sensing and Warning (AS&W), Software Analysis, Defensive Information Operations (DIO), and Blue and Red Team functions.
A cryptologic technician in the US Navy pieces through data, looking for enemy intelligence.
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