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Cryptologic Warfare Officer

U.S. Navy
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Please read thoroughly. This job involves Commissioning in the United States Navy Active Duty.

Cryptologic Warfare Officers (CWOs) are directly involved in every aspect of Naval operations – delivering information to decision-makers by attacking, defending and exploiting networks to capitalize on vulnerabilities in the information domain. As a CWO, you will employ a thorough understanding of sensors and weapons, strategy and tactics, as well as national systems’ capabilities and limitations. This role may include:

  • Collecting, processing, analyzing and reporting real-time signal intelligence
  • Conducting computer network operations
  • Developing and acquiring cutting-edge exploitation and defense systems
  • Planning and delivering information warfare effects during exercises and operations
  • Leading Information Warfare personnel across a variety of military operations
  • Overseeing the work of Cryptologic Technicians – Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in cryptology.

Those pursuing a Cryptologic Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI.

After completion, they attend an eight-week Information Warfare Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, to learn the fundamentals of everything from Electromagnetic Theory to Tactical Cryptology to Signals Intelligence Reporting. CWOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

Basic Qualifications:

A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. The degree must be in a technical field, preferably in one of the following: information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineering, information operations, computer science, systems engineering, general engineering.

All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.