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Position Title: Communications Security (COMSEC) Analyst
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Travel: Up to 5%
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active Top-Secret security clearance
Years of Experience: 3 - 5 years
Roles and Responsibilities:
The COMSEC Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information through the implementation and management of cryptographic security measures.
Strong understanding of COMSEC (Communications Security) components, including encryption and decryption methods, key management, and secure communication protocols.
Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices for securing National Security Systems (NSS) and National Security Information (NSI).
Experience in modernizing COMSEC components to meet current and future security requirements and standards.
Ability to assist the Government in efforts to apply cybersecurity technologies to enable a secure Army-wide enterprise capability that supports all joint, intra-Army interoperability, performance requirements, and to transform the Army’s cryptographic inventory into an agile, scalable, and remotely upgradeable state.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
Experience in working with Army decision makers and Warfighters to understand their needs and requirements for secure communication systems.
Ability to design and implement secure communication systems that provide assurance and trust in the authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NSS and NSI.
Experience in testing and evaluating the effectiveness of secure communication systems, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders, including Government personnel, other contractors, and vendors, to ensure successful implementation of secure communication systems.
Ability to stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in cybersecurity and COMSEC to continuously improve the organization's security capabilities.
Education:
BS and 3+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
3-5 years of experience in COMSEC.
Required Skills:
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
3 - 5 years of experience with Communications Security Devices
3 - 5 years of experience tracking COMSEC equipment using Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS)
3 - 5 years of experience shipping and receiving COMSEC material using USPS, FedEx, and Defense Courier Service (DCS)
Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change
Requirements
TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION UP TO 5% - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support military exercises and contingency operations.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Proven experience in COMSEC
Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Contribution Matching
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
Equal Opportunity Employer
ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company