Communications Security (COMSEC) Assistant - Active Top Secret Clarance with SCI Eligibility

Akima, LLC • DC

108d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

RiverTech is looking for a Communications Security Assistant to work in Washington, DC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in the COMSEC discipline.
• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAEC-2112 Certification from National Security Agency (NSA).
• Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Course completion.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security and National Security Agency (NSA) Programs and skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements in the COMSEC disciplines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve complex issues.

Nice To Haves

• Current COMPTIA Security +CE (or higher) certification.
• Experience working in or with Department of Defense organizations.

Responsibilities

• Operates the Joint Staff (JS) COMSEC account and support Joint Staff users with COMSEC material.
• Provides subject matter expertise to support process engineers with the mapping of COMSEC processes and support knowledge engineers for automation of COMSEC processes within the JS.
• Supports all necessary COMSEC processes to meet national policy and procedures by performing daily oversight and operational control of various cryptographic hardware and software devices; and provide a monthly summary report on the status of this subtask.
• Supports JS COMSEC customers by responding to queries, requests for assistance, and providing subject matter expertise.
• Conducts comprehensive reviews of JSSO COMSEC procedures in accordance with DoD, National, and JS standards.
• Supports the daily receipt, issue, loading, control, and accountability of keying material for all JS elements. Provides daily support, maintenance, and updates of the JS Local Elements (LE) and support for other KMI Operating Account’s (KOA) as needed.
• Provides initial training for LE COMSEC users, annual refresher training, and quarterly updates for LE’s within the J-directorates.
• Operates Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)/Management Client (MGC).
• Maintains an inspection program to ensure adherence to National policy by all COMSEC users and conduct an internal review (self-inspection) of the JS COMSEC account using NSA criteria.
• Conducts semi-annual inventory, reports, and provides analysis and draft revisions to COMSEC Emergency Action Plans.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time