Vertex Inc

Security Specialist III- TS/SCI Clearance

Vertex Inc • $85K — $110K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School/GED Equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant COMSEC experience with 2 years in an SAP environment.
  • NSA IAEC 2112 COMSEC Custodian Course Certification completed.
  • Familiarity with SKL and KG Encryptor devices required.
  • Experience using the Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
  • Knowledge of NSA COMSEC Manual 3-16 and CNSSI 4005 documents essential.
  • Proficiency in DISS and Microsoft Office Suite necessary.
  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee COMSEC operations and manage lifecycle functions.
  • Safeguard and manage COMSEC material as per NSA COMSEC policies.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for COMSEC equipment.
  • Train users on secure voice equipment and mobile secure phones.
  • Document and maintain COMSEC records and inventories.
  • Conduct self-inspections and monthly spot checks of COMSEC materials.
  • Develop operating procedures and training materials for COMSEC custodians.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a critical security role within the COMSEC enterprise.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge communication security technology.
  • Chance to contribute directly to national security efforts.
  • Potential for professional growth through training and certification opportunities.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • What You'll Do
    • This candidate will provide diligent oversight of COMSEC operations and execute a broad range of critical lifecycle management functions in support of both the program office mission and the wider COMSEC enterprise. They will apply technical expertise and program management skills to maintain the integrity, availability, and security of communications systems through rigorous management of COMSEC equipment, keying material, and associated processes.
  • Responsibilities
    • Responsible for the receipt, transfer, safeguarding, custody, issuance, and destruction of COMSEC material in accordance with NSA COMSEC Policy.
    • Responsible for providing oversight and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment at the program management office and field sites.
    • Manage the secure voice equipment and mobile secure phones and provide training and updates, when necessary.
    • Maintain COMSEC generated documentation to include Letters of Appointment and User Designations, briefings, reconciliations, inventories, and SF-153's.
    • Conduct semi-annual, self-inspections, to include inventories of all COMSEC material; conduct and document monthly spot checks.
    • Key in-line encryption devices and troubleshoot when necessary.
    • Develop standard operating procedures and continuity guides related to specific functions in accordance with the statement of work.
    • Develop Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) material for COMSEC custodians and users and provide all aspects of SETA training as required annually or when specific user training is needed.
    • Investigate, prepare and submit COMSEC incident reports to the NSA Central Office of Record Procedures and Insecurities Branch and the Program Security Manager.
    • Assist in preparing for COMSEC inspections, audits, and Staff Assistance Visits.
    • Maintain the Emergency Action Plan; conduct and document periodic Emergency Response drills.
    • Establish/maintain office administration and security records and files.
    • Assist with entering data into the physical security tracking database.
    • Assist in the development of the Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan.
    • Operate a government vehicle in accordance with the DD Form 254 and safeguard government property.

Qualifications

Education:
  • High School/GED Equivalent

Experience:
  • The ideal candidate would have a minimum 6 years of relevant COMSEC experience and 2 years working in an SAP environment, excellent attention to detail, and be willing to provide support with other security related activities, as needed.
  • Completion of National Security Agency (NSA) IAEC 2112 COMSEC Custodian Course Certification.

Skills:
  • Must be familiar with various fill various devices such as the SKL and KG Encryptor family.
  • Must be experienced with the Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
  • Knowledge of NSA COMSEC Manual 3-16, dated January 2020 and the CNSSI 4005, dated Mar 2024, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, and DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4.
  • Proficiency with DISS (formerly JPAS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Security Clearance:
  • This position will require U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Travel:
  • Travel throughout the continental United States is required 5% of the time.
  • Ability to travel with less than 24-hour notice.

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About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
NASDAQ
VERX
* Ladders Estimates

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