Cryptologic Technician - Networks (CTN) 

CTN Career Path

General Description

     The Cryptologic Technician - Networks branch offers a career in computer Networks.  CTN's perform a variety of duties associated with computer network operations across global networks.  About 1000 men and women serve worldwide in the CTN rating.  Advanced training in computer network operations, using state-of-the-art technology is readily available.   Within a short period, today’s CTN quickly develops highly marketable computer network skills.  A combination of technical and analytical computer network skills provides solutions to produce Cyber capabilities and non-kinetic effects in support of operational commanders and national intelligence requirements. Initial training is located in Pensacola, Florida.

What They Do

Duties performed by CTNs include:

• Computer Network Defense Analysis
• Digital Forensics Analysis
• Digital Network Exploitation Analysis
• Interactive Operations
• Expeditionary Operations
• Research and Development
• Cyber Planning
• Working Environment

     CTNs are assigned to computer networking system departments and divisions. They may be assigned to either day work or shift work in a large facility or one of the individual or two-person independent duty assignments at sea or ashore. Departments and divisions are usually divided into specialized mission area shops and are normally air-conditioned, well-lighted, and completely equipped.

Requirements

• ASVAB: AR+2*MK+GS=235 or AR+VE+MK+MC=235
• Must be high school graduates or equivalent with successful completion of 10th grade
• Must be U.S. citizen
      Notes The applicant must be U.S. citizen and his/her immediate family members must be either U.S. citizens or citizens from a country on the ICD 704 low risk country matrix. Moral turpitude offense(s) are generally disqualifying. Personal security screening interview will be conducted by a Naval Cyber Forces Command special security representative. Former members of the Peace Corps are not eligible. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED, CPT, home study or other equivalency).