The successful KMI Technician/Communications Security Specialist candidate will support the Navy's second largest KMI Tier II account, which services 68 local element commands. KMI manages the receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, preventive maintenance, and destruction of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), and Secure Communications Interoperable Protocol (SCIP) equipment and associated keying material; maintaining computer databases for various cryptographic equipment and KMI account administrative documents; sorting, arranging, and filing KMI records and files. KMI operations is a critical mission to our Navy customer.
Job Duties:- Perform security administrative tasks, requiring practical knowledge of security objectives, requirements, and processes in support of established DoD and DON security programs (e.g. personnel or industrial security)
- Provides end-user KMI support and performs general administrative duties with minimal guidance
- Provide administrative assistance with the receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, preventive maintenance, and destruction of CCI, STE, and SCIP equipment and associated keying material
- Maintain computer databases for various cryptographic equipment and KMI account administrative documents
- Sort, arrange, and file KMI records and files; training local element command KMI custodians in NCTSSD KMI policy and procedures
- Assist with the shipment, storage, and maintain the account COMSEC files
- Train local element command custodians in organizational KMI policy and procedures. Develop and administer a robust training program for the COMSEC user community on handling and protection of keying material, aids, and equipment
- Participate in KMI related meetings and briefs, provide meeting agendas, maintain minutes and action item lists
- Develop and maintain a Distribution Plan to ensure strict control of COMSEC material for each COMSEC account
- Provide prompt and accurate records of all amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account
- Deliver KMI subject matter expertise on the proper custodianship, safeguarding and operation of DoD-provided COMSEC equipment, keying and other materials, to include installation of equipment, loading and zeroing equipment, troubleshooting (when necessary), and emergency destruction procedures, in order to satisfy requirements for secure interoperability for new personnel or equipment and when new policy procedures require it
- Shall provide COMSEC subject matter expertise for investigations and comply with security procedures; investigate, prepare, and submit COMSEC incident reports to multiple cognizant security authorities
Qualifications:- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Clearance: TS/SCI Clearance
- Must be able to pass the Random Counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination
- Completed the National Security Agency (NSA) KMI course and/or a DoD NSA-approved equivalent with documented certification
Specialized and Other Experience:- Ten (10) years of documented real-world experience in KMI/COMSEC operations at DoD activities - preferably in high operational tempo environments supporting a significant amount of mission partners. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by information technology related experience which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise.
- Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate.
A3T offers excellent benefits to enhance the work-life balance, including:- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition and Professional Development Assistance
- Parking/Travel Reimbursement (metropolitan areas)
