Alternate COMSEC Custodian

Tactica Solutions•Fort Hood, TX

2d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tactica Solutions is seeking a qualified individual to serve as an alternate Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager for the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade. This mid-level Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) position is performed at the Government site at Fort Hood, Texas, with occasional travel required. The role manages multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts around the world and involves continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements. The Alternate COMSEC Custodian executes COMSEC processes and procedures in accordance with NSA, DoD, and U.S. Army policy; supports the secure handling and accountability of COMSEC materials and equipment; operates the Key Management Infrastructure; and supports training, policy development, incident reporting, and recurring and ad-hoc reporting. The position may involve sitting or standing for extended periods, computer work, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
At least 4 years of COMSEC experience as a primary or alternate COMSEC Custodian.
Experience with the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Management Console (MGC).
Experience working in a KOA/COMSEC Account main officer role.
At least one IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures for issuing, receiving, inventorying, and mailing COMSEC equipment and materials.
Familiarity and experience with Simple Key Loaders (SKL).
Familiarity and experience with Intermediary Application (iApp/iVault) and Automated Communications Engineering Software (ACES).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally in support of Brigade requirements, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

Execute COMSEC processes and procedures in accordance with NSA, DoD, and U.S. Army policy.
Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC-related support and oversight functions.
Oversee the secure receipt, control, storage, distribution, and ultimate destruction of COMSEC, Black Key, and cryptographic materials and hardware.
Coordinate and implement the COMSEC Education, Training, and Awareness program, including developing user training for Local Elements, managing cryptographic agent training and scheduling, training users on the rules for using, safeguarding, controlling, and properly destroying COMSEC aids, and providing training on Secure Voice procedures and equipment.
Maintain and assist in developing Brigade policies and procedures for handling, controlling, and protecting COMSEC assets; disseminate urgent, doctrinal, policy, and procedural COMSEC information received from higher authorities.
Order and maintain COMSEC material, coordinate acquisition of cryptographic keying materials, and issue COMSEC material to authorized personnel.
Operate the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) for generation of electronic cryptographic keys.
Enforce established controls so that only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need to know can access COMSEC material.
Perform COMSEC incident reporting, including providing After Action Reviews regarding COMSEC issues.
Provide recurring and ad-hoc reporting.
Perform additional duties as required.