COMSEC Account Manger

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

10h•$125,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is looking for a highly motivated and detail oriented COMSEC account manager to support the Government Security Programs team. The position involves COMSEC support to the government stakeholders while balancing the needs of the engineering team, operations, and mission management. This role is heavily focused on Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) usage for provisioning COMSEC units and maintaining strict accountability of newly provisioned assets. The position requires balancing government compliance with the needs of engineering, operations, and mission teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extreme ownership, high attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently progress work orders efficiently while ensuring full compliance with all COMSEC standards for collateral, SCI, and SAP programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of security experience related to COMSEC management and compliance
5+ years of experience as a COMSEC Manager supporting DoD, SAP or IC accounts
Active Top Secret SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems/IT, mathematics, physics, or similar technical discipline
Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC)
Familiarity with mission operations, satellite communications, or aerospace environments
Experience with supporting space launch operations and rapid development programs
Excellent problem solving, organizational, and communication skills
Deep familiarity with COMSEC requirements and procedures including the acquisition, maintenance, operation, and disposition of related equipment
Experience with security policy and guiding documentation specific to COMSEC-related compliance
IAEC-2112 or NRO CRO Training
Knowledge of DIAS, iApp, KMI or other electronic management system
Ability to favorably complete a U.S. Government CI scope polygraph
Willingness to work extended hours or weekends as needed in support of mission-critical deadlines and milestones
Ability to travel in support of programmatic requirements to other SpaceX locations or customer sites

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security with deep expertise in KMI systems and government compliance
Work with program managers to develop and implement novel processes based on security policies to ensure compliance
Utilize KMI to provision COMSEC units, receive certificates/keys/SW packages, and account for all newly provisioned assets with rigorous attention to detail
Maintain accountability of all COMSEC assets for assigned COMSEC accounts
Maintain, in collaboration with program personnel, up to date keying records and COMSEC Requirements Letters for associated cryptonets
Develop and deliver security education and training regarding program security procedures including COMSEC security procedures
Assist in the development of COMSEC documentation, including but not limited to, SKMPs, COMSEC Protection Plans, and Transportation Plans
Serve as a trusted advisor for technical staff for questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting
Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
Day-to-day support specific to internal programs and stakeholders