COMSEC Specialist
| Company | Abacus Technology |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in COMSEC support
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (additional work experience may be substituted for degree requirements)
- Must be Security+ CE certified
- Must be certified in Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operations and equipment
- Familiar with directives concerning COMSEC material
- Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance Directives and Instructions
- Must meet the full criteria under DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance Management
- Able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
- Must have strong team partnership and customer service skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to maintain a flexible schedule
- Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required.
- Establish controls so that only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material.
- Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession.
- Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and alternates.
- Ensure CROs and SVROs conduct user training for all personnel having access to COMSEC material.
- Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate on it with the COMSEC manager.
- Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts.
- Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued.
- Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
- Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
- Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed.
- Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements.
- Ensure the COMSEC account maintains minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential.
- Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required.
- Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users.
- Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations.
- Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report.
- Provide AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support and System Administration.
- Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account.
- Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.