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Cyber Operators will serve in cyber positions in shore establishments in either Sydney or Canberra, and in some fleet units while in Sydney.

You will be paid while you train, and on completion of your Initial Military Training and Employment Training, you’ll earn at least:

Training

Your starting salary

Trained

Your salary once trained

In the Navy you'll get paid a good salary from day one regardless of your age, experience or qualifications; and your pay increases as you progress through training. In addition to your salary you'll receive a variety of allowances, extra pay for relevant qualifications – plus 16.4% superannuation, a far higher rate than you're likely to find in the civilian world.

General Entry: Non-Technical

The opportunity exists for members throughout their career in the Royal Australian Navy to complete training which is aligned to a nationally accredited outcome – including some programs delivered by the nationally recognised SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security) Institute.

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Conduct network forensic and work with classified information as part of a specialised cyber team. 
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 Cyber Operator (known in the Navy as Cryptologic Networks), you'll be supporting the Navy's cyberspace and maritime missions and classified government programs to protect Australia's networks both at sea and ashore. In this highly sensitive job role, you will be working with classified information to identify cyberspace threats and conduct network forensics to support tactical and strategic operations.
Your duties include, but aren't limited to: 
<ul>
 <li>Detecting and responding to cyberspace incidents</li>
 <li>Network forensics</li>
 <li>Conducting network vulnerability assessments</li>
 <li>Identifying cyberspace threats</li>
 <li>Protecting, recovering and hardening networks</li>
 <li>Collecting and analysing data</li>
 <li>Preparing and presenting cyber advice and briefs</li>
</ul>
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, <a href="https://app.adfcareers.gov.au/olat/?_gl=1*1vc9695*_ga*OTc3MDg2NTc2LjE2MjA2MDY3NDQ.*_ga_L7JJVP5TLB*MTY1MTE5MzUzMi41OTUuMS4xNjUxMTkzNTc3LjE1">apply today</a>.

Find hidden messages, identify threats and keep networks protected in this highly classified role.

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Cyber Operator

Benefits you won't see anywhere else

You’ll enjoy the following:

Great salary from day one, which increases with experience

Generous superannuation of 16.4% – a huge 4.9% over the Australian standard

Help to buy a home, a subsidised home loan or rent allowance

Free medical and dental for you, and subsidised healthcare for you and your family

Fully paid training

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