Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Math, or Science; HS Diploma or GED required
Must possess an active Top-Secret SCI Clearance
Availability for 25% travel with a valid passport
Formal COMSEC-related military training (various MOS from USMC and Army)
5 years of experience with a degree; 7 years with a HS diploma/GED in relevant practical application
In-depth knowledge of COMSEC equipment and KMI COMSEC program
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure balance between customer demands and COMSEC compliance
Assist the Waveforms Project Officer with EKMS/KMI services and threat mitigation
Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and related equipment usage
Provide SME support to identify cryptographic gaps based on NSA guidance
Analyze KMI COMSEC documentation for operational improvements
Support enterprise solutions for customer business objectives
Assess capability gaps and vulnerabilities regarding encryption devices and algorithms
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative cryptographic projects
Access to ongoing training and professional development
Collaboration with skilled teams across various departments
Support for travel and networking with industry experts
Engagement with cutting-edge technology in network security
Full Job Description
Qualifications:
Education
Associate's degree (Engineering Technology, Math, or Science)
HS Diploma or GED
Clearance:
Active Top-Secret SCI Clerance
Travel:
25% with valid passport
Formal Training:
COMSEC Related Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
USMC Transmission Systems Operator (MOS 0621)
USMC Transmissions Chief (MOS 0629)
USMC Information Security Technician (MOS 0681)
USMC Communications Chief (MOS 0699)
Army Radio Operator (25C)
Army Nodal Network Systems Operator (25N)
Army Satellite Communications Systems Operator (25S)
Formal COMSEC Training (Military/Government/Civilian)
USMC Security Manager Resident Course or equivalent
Army Management Client Course or equivalent
Experience:
Five (5) years with degree/formal training
Seven (7) years with HS/GED of practical application/experience
Skills:
Knowledge of COMSEC equipment, keying material processes, and the EKMS/KMI COMSEC program as a whole
Must be technically competent in data privacy, protection and encryption
Understand controlling authority roles and responsibilities as well as equipment account roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge and experience with strategic level DoD and NSA security policies and procedures, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.
Understanding of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security [IPSEC], Advanced Encryption Standard [AES], Generic Routing Encapsulation [GRE], Internet Key Exchange [IKE], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5], Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES])
Understanding of Cryptographic Key Short Title meaning, functions, and usage within integrated, inline and edge-type encryption devices/components.
Familiar with EKMS/KMI COMSEC Documentation language with the ability to effectively articulate the information when required.
Knowledge of cyber threats/vulnerabilities, cyber security principles, and risk management processes
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide problem resolution i.e. balancing customer demands with COMSEC compliance.
Assist the Waveforms Project Officer with EKMS/KMI COMSEC services across the Ground Radios Project to include implementing threat mitigation practices, communicating/mediate with vendors, and complete tasks that support crypto modernization transition efforts
Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment, as required.
Provide SME support to the Waveforms Project to include providing gap analysis to identify cryptographic gaps in tactical/strategic systems and perform capability gap identification and analysis, based upon National Security Agency (NSA)-published guidance memos, detailing cryptographic equipment & algorithms that are reaching their end-of-life.
Conduct analysis of KMI COMSEC documentation, operations, and practices within the Ground Radio Project and provide recommendations for process improvements, as needed.
Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
Provide analysis/data to support capability gaps and identified vulnerability assessments to include inputs that address the needs for (inline/edge/integrated) encryption devices transitioning to new processes and/or algorithms.
Coordinate with COMSEC material controlling authorities, COMSEC account holders/managers, and individual users of cryptographic keying material to determine if short titles are properly being implemented into authorized communication architectures.
Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
Conduct analysis and provide inputs regarding outreach, education, training, and awareness of new technologies and activities pertaining to cryptographic modernization practices, short titles changes, algorithm updates, and COMSEC capabilities.
