Principal COMSEC Engineer

Ultra Intelligence and Communications

$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and documentation abilities
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Ability to integrate into a small team and multi-task
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours when necessary

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations for High Assurance COMSEC key distribution
  • Provide cryptographic support for communication networks
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues for offsite locations
  • Utilize Tier 2 distribution systems like CARDS and KMI
  • Monitor and address incoming COMSEC requests
  • Update and maintain various COMSEC equipment
  • Conduct monthly COMSEC training sessions and orient new employees

Benefits

  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Generous PTO plus 11 holidays
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • 401K with company matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Student Loan Assistance Program
  • Variety of voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Ultra Encryption, a division of Ultra I&C, is currently seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator located in Warrenton, Virgina. The successful candidate will work with a team of on-site personnel for the daily execution of a COMSEC operations center, thus providing support for key distribution, cryptographic support for communication systems and Tier 3 equipment's. This position is 40 hours per week and may require some travel (approximately 5%) to support customer meetings and training events. Responsibilities: • Day to day operations for supporting High Assurance COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements • Provide cryptographic support of communication networks • Provide daily interaction, to include troubleshooting and problem resolution to offsite locations in aspects of equipment and electronic key • Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems to include CARDS and KMI • Monitor incoming requests for COMSEC related matters and take necessary action to address problems • Updating and maintaining COMSEC equipment (i.e., STE, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10) • Support monthly COMSEC training classes and occasional facility tours • Orientate new employees on customer's policies and processes • Provide support to customer vendors • Submit metrics as required by the customer • Support system testing of new capabilities as requested by the customer Qualifications Required: • Active TS/SCI Cleared Candidate • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills • Strong organizational and documentation experience • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution • Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter • Able and willing to integrate self into an already existing, highly functioning, small team environment, and multi-task as required to achieve the success of the daily mission • In rare cases, willingness to work non-standard hours to support mission critical customer needs Qualifications Preferred: • 2+ years' experience with current COMSEC equipment and management systems • Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and iApp • KMI Certified • Management Client (MGC) • Advanced Key Processor (AKP) • COMSEC Accounting, Reporting and Distribution System (CARDS) • Experience with electronic key ordering and distribution • Setting up and troubleshooting electronic key loaders for key receipt and transmission • TrKEK creation • iApp key troubleshooting • In-person key support to users/customers • Coordination with Other Government Agencies (OGAs) • Emergency key restoration • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience • COMSEC Trained/Briefed • KMI Certified • Understanding and familiarity with a Central Office of Record (COR) Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: • Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays • Early finish on Friday • 401K w/ company match • Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits • Student Loan Assistance Program • Array of voluntary benefit offerings

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