COMSEC Auditor

Cogent Security

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, not mandatory.
  • At least 5 years of experience in COMSEC audits and/or COR operations.
  • Proven experience in protecting Type 1 encryption keys and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).
  • Background in supporting COMSEC accounts and associated equipment.
  • Demonstrated compliance with CNSS and NSA policies and requirements.
  • Experience acting as a COMSEC custodian.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct COMSEC audits and inventories.
  • Prepare detailed COMSEC audit reports and documentation.
  • Review and process COMSEC-related requests.
  • Conduct investigations into COMSEC incidents.
  • Deliver COMSEC training sessions and security briefings.
  • Perform daily Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) activities.
  • Maintain electronic databases and official records for COMSEC.
  • Facilitate travel to field sites for audits and training.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with extensive travel requirements.
  • Opportunity to work with senior level oversight and various government agencies.
  • Exposure to national security operations and policies.
  • Role involves both technical and training aspects in a highly specialized field.
  • Development and enhancement of auditing and compliance skills within COMSEC.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The COMSEC Auditor will plan and conduct COMSEC audits and COMSEC training for the

protection of COMSEC materials and items. This position will maintain COMSEC databases and

interactions with field sites, other government agencies, CORs/Auditors, Committee on national

Security Systems and National Office of Record. The ideal candidate understands how to be

proactive in the COMSEC environment adapting to changes to operations, equipment, policy,

and audits, highly analytical and problem solving oriented, and be able to effectively

communicate with senior level field oversight. This position requires extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct COMSEC audits and inventories in accordance with
  • Agency and applicable national policies for the protection of COMSEC materials, classified information, and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) equipment.
  • Prepare detailed COMSEC audit reports and documentation.
  • Review and process COMSEC-related requests.
  • Conduct inquiries and investigations into COMSEC incidents.
  • Develop, prepare, and deliver COMSEC training sessions and security briefings.
  • Perform day-to-day Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) activities.
  • Coordinate with the National Office of Record, as required.
  • Travel to field sites to conduct COMSEC audits and provide training.
  • Maintain electronic databases and official records related to COMSEC activities.
  • Assist with COMSEC key transfers to field sites and related training certifications.
  • Perform duties as a COMSEC account manager, as required.


Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of combined experience conducting COMSEC audits and/or performing COR operations.
  • Experience protecting Type 1 encryption keys and CCI.
  • Experience supporting COMSEC accounts and associated equipment.
  • Demonstrated compliance with CNSS and NSA policies and requirements.
  • Experience serving as a COMSEC custodian.

Salary Range:

$100,000-$120,000

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation

or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to)

responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as

internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other

law.

*Of note, Agency information will be provided during the interview.

Salary Description

$100,00 - $120,000

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