COMSEC Manager

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Cyber and IT Risk Management
Location
Langley AFB, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Communications Security (COMSEC)

Security Policies

Vulnerability Assessments

REQ#: RQ217975
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Join our technology leading team of men and women in solving some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking a enthusiastic and well skilled COMSEC Manager seeking to expand his/her experience in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Airforce at Langley AFB, Va.

Serves as the AF DCGS Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager and Controlling Authority (ConAuth) for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP). Formulates and develops communications security criteria and requirements for inclusion in contingency, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and exercise plans.

  • Maintains accountability for sensitive cryptographic materials and related COMSEC information

  • Requests COMSEC materials to support DOC operations. Maintains COMSEC inventory of all onsite and offsite gear associated with assigned sub-account

  • Investigates security incidents to determine the possibility of compromise to COMSEC materials and ensures documentation and reporting to appropriate channels

  • Performs destruction, receiving, issuing, and inspecting COMSEC material within the most stringent timelines

  • Assist the Government in the management the AF DCGS Communications Security (COMSEC) program

  • Conduct quarterly internal COMSEC Inspections

  • Review and prepare all COMSEC documentation in preparation for Base and MAJCOM inspections

  • Adhere to all applicable Air Force instructions to include AFMAN 17-1302-O and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Ensure all COMSEC items are protected at all times from theft, compromise, or being lost

  • Provide initial and refresher training to all assigned personnel requiring access to COMSEC aids

  • Provide guidance on establishing CRO functions as they relate to Technical Operations

  • Perform the role of Controlling Authority for special purpose Keying Material (KEYMAT) within the Technical Operations program

  • Maintain COMSEC documentation for all KEYMAT, to include short titles, effective dates, and supersession dates

  • Coordinate with personnel who are responsible for loading KEYMAT to ensure cryptographic devices do not exceed supersession dates

  • Review the requirement, semi-annually, for COMSEC material, to assess its validity, and give the base COMSEC Manager a written list of required items including the short title, quantity, and an authority (i.e., plan, regulation, operation order, etc.) for each item

  • Perform staff assist visits as tasked by the Government

  • Preform self-inspections prior to semi-annual (6 month) inspections performed by the base COMSEC office

  • Participate in COMSEC inspections conducted by the local base COMSEC office and/or Command

  • Manage and maintain all hand receipts, both internal and external, and update hand receipts per COMSEC requirements

  • Take immediate corrective action in response to discrepancies identified during a command COMSEC functional review or a COMSEC manager semi-annual functional review

  • Serves as AF DCGS Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO) for all Secure Terminal Equipment (STE) phones and associated cards

  • Maintains log of managed STE and cards which is inspected semi-annually by Base COMSEC Manager

  • Inventory all onsite and offsite STE associated with assigned account

  • Order new STE as required for secure voice capabilities. Order new KSV-21. Performs quarterly rekey of KSV-21

  • Conducts semi-annual inventory with offsite SVROs of all secure voice equipment loaned to distant sites

  • Returns encryption cards to Base COMSEC Manager when no longer needed. Coordinates shipment of STE in need of repair or replacement

  • Trains new users on proper use of secure lines and incident prevention

Requirements:

  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance

  • Security + (CE) Certification

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ of demonstrated knowledge and application of DoW COMSEC instructions

GDIT Is Your Place:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

3 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $85,093 - $97,856. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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