Communications Security (COMSEC) Operator

JST•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

JST is currently seeking a Communications Security (COMSEC) Operator to support our security team in maintaining cybersecurity services and solutions for securing and protecting sensitive data within a government environment. The COMSEC Operator will perform corrective and preventative maintenance on COMSEC equipment as well as install, configure and manage security applications. Lead all documentation efforts specific to COMSEC and related responsibilities. This is a full-time position located in Washington, DC. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
2+ years of experience within a COMSEC or similar role
Completed KMI Training
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
Must be very organized
Highly motivated
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
Active Top-Secret Clearance is required
MUST be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Occasional overtime and travel may be required

Responsibilities

Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on COMSEC equipment
Baseline configuration management, loading KEYMAT, fault isolation, etc.
Support keying/re-keying of the KSV-21 cards and vIPer Secure Phones at the TS Level
Provide expertise and deployment of firmware upgrades to COMSEC devices to include TACLANES, ViaSat products, and secure phones
Setup, configuration, and management of GEM One to track General Dynamics based COMSEC devices such as TACLANES and vIPer phones
Account Consolidation of COMSEC accounts
Develop and test Advanced Cryptographically Capabilities (ACC) compliance
Provide support for gathering information and developing reports
Identify and respond to system/equipment/procedure problems
Perform on-going updates to operational documentation as required to ensure compliance with applicable policies and directives, and to reflect operational environment
Performs asset management; orders, distributes, accounts for, destroys and otherwise manages all COMSEC materials required for voice, data, and video transmission
Support the development of documentation, as part of a collaborative effort in a supporting or a backup to the KOAM function/role
Lead efforts for development of documentation that is specific to the Technician function/role