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COMSEC Manager

Fort Meade, MD

Overview:

Title: COMSEC Manager

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Location: Fort Meade, MD

(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)

 

Description:

C3EL is seeking an experienced COMSEC Manager to support a mission-critical secure communications gateway, including IP email and chat transport systems. The ideal candidate will quickly develop an understanding of the services delivered to external organizations and provide full lifecycle systems engineering support across both development and operations.

As the program’s COMSEC subject matter expert, you’ll be responsible for all COMSEC-related activities across multiple operational environments, including DEV/TEST and Production.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Configures and installs crypto hardware; troubleshoots issues as they arise and provides quick resolutions to diminish user downtime.
  • Maintains the health and wellness of crypto devices currently in operations, minimizing downtime to users during operational maintenance periods.
  • Maintains and protects keying and other COMSEC materials.
  • Updates keying material per customer designated timeframes.
  • Documents and tracks all devices and materials across multiple accounts and multiple systems.
  • Demonstrates accountability of all devices and materials during yearly audits.
  • Adheres to the customer’s COMSEC policies and procedures and ensures user compliance of said requirements.
  • Provides COMSEC custodian training to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Coordinates with customers, teammates, and users to maintain compliance with all security standards and maintain deployment schedules.
  • Identifies and manages issues, risks, and dependencies related to COMSEC for the program.
  • Creates, documents, and executes action plans.
  • Works with the customer and external stakeholders to accomplish program goal dependency related tasks.
  • Collaborates, supports, and offers advice to the customer in technical matters related to the organization’s overall mission.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Active, in-scope Top Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • 8570 IAT Level II certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of current crypto devices/methods as well as COMSEC principles and practices.
  • Ability to implement processes and maintain administrative documentation.
  • Knowledge and basic understanding of network transport devices that are attached to the encryption devices (examples: routers, switches, firewalls).
  • Knowledge and basic understanding of information security practices and devices.
  • Strong collaboration and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently as well as in team environments.

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Subject Matter Expert level and extensive COMSEC account management support experience.
  • Experience implementing innovative ideas to solve customer challenges.
  • IT Certifications such as A+, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, etc.

 

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6-10 years of overall related experience (Additional years of related work experience may be substituted for a degree at the Hiring Manager's discretion). At least 8 years of prior COMSEC or other security-related experience is required.

 

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