Alt CRO/Hardware Technician

SAIC•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for an experienced COMSEC custodian with a hardware/facilities background to be an alternate COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) and perform hardware and facilities work with the team supporting the Space Systems Command's Innovation and Prototyping System Delta Prototype Ground Branch. This individual will be the alternate CRO for a non-collateral account and a hardware technician supporting task order teams performing sustainment work in a secure operations facility. This work is located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Key CRO responsibilities include: Support primary CRO for all COMSEC duties: Manage COMSEC material and automated equipment, including maintaining security, from receipt through usage and eventual consumption/destruction Conduct inventories of all equipment handled by hand receipt holders and supporting periodic rekey and installation of new devices Work with program managers to bridge the gap between high-level security policies and requirements. This includes the technical and operational implementation of those requirements. Procure and maintain requisite COMSEC materials Answer questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations Key hardware technician responsibilities include: Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates

Requirements

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field and 9 or more years of relevant experience; Master's degree in related technical field and 7 or more years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Minimum years of COMSEC custodian experience in a DoD environment AND 3 years of hands-on systems administration experience
Familiar with COMSEC policies and procedures
Experience with key management infrastructure
Experience preparing for and participating in audits and assessments
Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures
Experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches, etc
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners
Demonstrated track record of adhering to tight schedules with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Manage COMSEC material and automated equipment, including maintaining security, from receipt through usage and eventual consumption/destruction
Conduct inventories of all equipment handled by hand receipt holders and supporting periodic rekey and installation of new devices
Work with program managers to bridge the gap between high-level security policies and requirements. This includes the technical and operational implementation of those requirements.
Procure and maintain requisite COMSEC materials
Answer questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting
Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs
Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs
Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause
Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates