Information Systems Technician

About

Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in the U.S. Navy. Information Professionals oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment and play a key role in achieving mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Naval network warfare missions by developing tactics and procedures that provide tactical, strategic, and business advantages afloat and ashore.
• Drive interoperability with joint, allied, and coalition partners.
• Build professional excellence through education, training, certification, and milestone qualifications.
• Optimize organizational effectiveness with cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques, and a culture of innovation.
• Oversee information systems technicians – enlisted sailors – who serve as specialists in information technology.

Work Environment

Training & Advancement

Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I. Upon completion, they attend a five-week IP Basic Course in Pensacola, Fla. Information Professionals must complete specific qualifications during fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities. Promotion opportunities are competitively based on performance.

Education Opportunities

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree is required to work as an Information Professional. Candidates for officer positions must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of the following areas : Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or General Engineering.

All candidates must also be :

General qualifications may vary depending on prior service status.

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