AT&T

COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) (IA Technical IAT II) (Government)

AT&T$98K — $187K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in IA Technology or related field.
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification (Level 3 accepted).
  • Certified Network Defender (CND) or other cybersecurity certifications required within 6 months.
  • Proficiency in Customer’s Assessment and Authorization tool is essential.
  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility; must pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all COMSEC materials issued to subaccount, ensuring compliance with policies.
  • Coordinate and route COMSEC material requests through program leads.
  • Create and maintain a COMSEC file plan according to retention instructions.
  • Ensure correct cryptographic keying and inventory management.
  • Oversee the training program for COMSEC users and prepare emergency plans.
  • Process COMSEC transfer, destruction, and inventory paperwork promptly.
  • Report any COMSEC incidents and maintain communication with the program office.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, with at least 23 vacation days.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave for family support.
  • Disability benefits for short and long-term needs.
  • Life and accidental death insurance coverage.
  • Access to employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
  • Significant discounts on AT&T products and services.
Full Job Description

Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video

and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for anCOMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO): To support the Intelligence Sector.

The job duties of the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) are as follows:                                                                                                    

CROs are responsible and accountable for all COMSEC material issued to their subaccount and ensure they, their alternates, and users fully comply with all applicable provisions identified in provided guidance & policies.

- This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

- Coordinates/routes all requests for the transfer/disposition of COMSEC material through the program leads.

Creates & maintains a COMSEC file plan IAW specified retention instructions and an unclassified material delivery point.

Ensures:

- Cryptographic equipment is keyed in accordance with the supporting key’s effective date, either loading new key upon supersession of the old key or upon inadvertent equipment zeroization.

- Top Secret keys are received, handled, controlled, stored, & destroyed utilizing Two-Person-Integrity procedures.

- Two COMSEC-briefed individuals destroy COMSEC material as required.

- Establishes a comprehensive, reoccurring training program for their COMSEC users.

- Prepares a written emergency plan and ensures all COMSEC briefed personnel are trained on their duties & responsibilities within the plan.

- Processes all transfer, destruction, & semiannual or change of CRO inventory paperwork in a timely manner; returns paperwork to the program office.

- Publishes a list of people authorized access to the subaccount’s COMSEC material.

- Reports known or suspected COMSEC incidents, including deviations from COMSEC constraints document to the program office immediately; & ensures COMSEC briefed personnel are aware of proper COMSEC incident reporting procedures.

- Requests additional COMSEC material, or relocation of existing material, from the program office.

- Returns excess material and all ancillary material (i.e., racks, cables, power supplies, etc.) to the COR within 15 business days after removal from operations or after identification of item as excess.

- Supports detachment operations and maintenance personnel as necessary on new installs, circuit outages, and troubleshooting.

- The Primary CRO on the subaccount signs all reports unless not present for duty; in the absence of the Primary the Alternate CRO will sign reports.

- Validates, in the form of a requirements letter, the continuing need for all COMSEC material held locally, & requests disposition instructions for any material not required to fulfill ongoing operational needs.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. (#t/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must have at least 3 years in IA Technology or a related field. Must meet minimum requirements for DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification; level 3 requirements are acceptable as well.

Certifications must be obtained within six (6) months should the candidate not already meet minimum certification requirement:

- Certified Network Defender (CND).

- COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+).

- COMPTIA Security+.

- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).

- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).

- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA).

- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).

- Required to become proficient on the Customer’s Assessment and Authorization tool to track and document the RMF steps.

Desired Qualifications:

Soft skills (experience with customer briefings), highly organized, problem solving, and self-motivated.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) (IA Technical IAT II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $187,275 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits (short term and long term)

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Extensive employee wellness programs

Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

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