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U.S. Navy, Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO)

About:
As a Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO), you’re the sharp edge of the Navy’s cyber sword. Your mission is to lead and execute cyber operations to safeguard critical infrastructure, disrupt adversaries, and protect national interests on a global scale. Whether defending our networks or launching cyber offensives, you’ll be at the forefront of Navy cyber warfare. You’ll utilize cutting‑edge technology, collaborate with elite teams, and equip Navy and Joint Force Commanders with innovative solutions in the cyber domain.

• Leadership in Action:
  Oversee elite teams, such as National Mission Teams (NMTs) and Cyber Mission Teams (CMTs), to ensure mission success.
• Critical Network Assessments:
  Identify, analyze, and neutralize vulnerabilities within networks while spearheading incident responses.
• Cyber Network Operations:
  Execute offensive and defensive cyber operations to protect Navy and Department of the Army Information Networks (DoWIN).
• Strategic Mission Support:
  Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies to provide Navy and Joint Force Commanders with actionable options.

MCWOs operational and leadership assignments take place within the Cyber Operation Force (COF) and Cyber Mission Force (CMF). These assignments include serving on specialized teams such as National Mission Teams (NMTs), Cyber Mission Teams (CMTs), Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), and Cyber Support Teams (CSTs). Assignment locations vary with potential worldwide deployments, providing a unique opportunity to contribute from the forefront of Navy cyber warfare.

A degree from a four‑year college or university is a minimum requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. The degree must be in a technical field, preferably computer science, cybersecurity, or related fields. All candidates must also be U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, and eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, which is secured by the Department of the Army if selected.

General qualifications may vary depending on whether you’re currently serving, have served before, or are never serving.

Part‑time opportunities are available for Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers.

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Part‑time

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