Keep your ship connected and secure through systems administration, maintenance, and operation of advanced ICT networks.
Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, you'll be paid from day one. You'll gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training.
As a Networks Operator (known in the Navy as Information Systems Specialist), you’ll be part of the cyberspace workforce operating and monitoring network systems to ensure the lines of communication remain uninterrupted, at sea and ashore. You’ll make sure the ship stays connected and has ongoing communication to stakeholders ashore, while making sure your shipmates can keep in touch with their families and friends back home.
Your typical day will see you managing, operating and maintaining the performance of networks and running diagnosis to problem solve issues to ensure the continued availability of networks. You’ll also assess the vulnerability of networks and establish favourable cyberspace environments for operations and missions.
Your duties could include, but aren’t limited to:
1. Managing, operating and maintaining advanced ICT networks between stakeholders, government agencies, submarines and ships.
2. Network diagnosis, disaster recovery and restoral
3. Assessing the vulnerability of networks and establishing favorable cyberspace environment for operations
4. Cyber security
5. Providing specialist networks and security advice to Command and crew
6. Operating and managing cryptographic equipment to secure highly classified ICT networks
7. Tactical use of deployable ICT networks during operations and missions
8. Coordinating basic and intermediate help desk support to deployed ICT networks
As a sailor, you’ll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the whole ship. This may include ship security, firefighting team, flood repair, flight deck duties, replenishment at sea, ammunitioning, first aid or line handling.
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.
To succeed with the Navy tomorrow, apply today.