Comsec CRO

Torch Technologies•Eglin AFB, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Communications Security (COMSEC) Responsible Officer (CRO) for the Tenants Contract, supporting the Air Force Division at the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate’s Integration and Operations Division (AFRL/RWO) at Eglin AFB, FL. As a COMSEC CRO, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: Coordinate with the COMSEC Office for retrieval, management, and implementation of COMSEC material including monthly and annual key requirements Coordinate, support, and conduct multiple inspections throughout the year including semi-annual self-inspections, semi-annual base COMSEC inspections, periodic AFNIC inspections, and other inspections as required Train and document all COMSEC users and Secure Voice users annually and on an as-needed basis Manage and issue COMSEC devices including, vIPers and Tactical Local Area Network Encryptors (TACLANEs) for the entire Directorate COMSEC inventory (approximately 40 devices with new devices added as needed) Manage, issue, and support all Directorate TACLANES and vIPers and assist with requesting TACLANE and vIPer keys prior to expiration of current keys to ensure no interruption of service for Directorate users Key TACLANES/KIV-7Ms as needed or provide guidance to assigned COMSEC Users for keying actions. Provide first-level end user support for COMSEC-related issues including device operations and procedures to include firmware upgrades Provide equivalent support for Top Secret materials/keys in support of the Directorate’s SCIF (e.g. JWICS). Maintain accurate COMSEC documentation and review COMSEC documentation monthly Inventory assigned COMSEC safes every day that the safe is opened (by the security office or by COMSEC Users). Order and receive keys from the base COMSEC office, as needed. Perform firmware upgrades as needed for all Controlled Cryptographic Items including TACLANES, STEs, vIPers, and BITLs (Omnis and Sectéras). Assist with providing continuity of operations for Video TeleConference (VTC) / Audio Visual (AV) actions, support for procurement and acquisition activities, and VTC scheduling Assist in identifying changing user requirements and reconfigure the facility to meet those needs Apply and maintain a high level of knowledge in SCI, Special Access Programs (SAP), COMSEC, and TEMPEST program requirements and relationships in order to apply special security programs to protect electronic impulses that might make an organization vulnerable.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's or Master’s degree or equivalent work experience
3 years of experience.
Prior performance in roles such as COMSEC Administrator or COMSEC Responsible Officer.
CompTIA Security+ Certification required.
Security+ CE desired.
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoW Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II.
Familiarity with AFMAN 17-1302-O required.
Working knowledge of AF instructions, policies, and procedures.
Superior writing and editing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
Current Secret Clearance required at hire, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
Clearance level must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Prior AF experience and/or experience in laboratory setting working with scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the COMSEC Office for retrieval, management, and implementation of COMSEC material including monthly and annual key requirements
Coordinate, support, and conduct multiple inspections throughout the year including semi-annual self-inspections, semi-annual base COMSEC inspections, periodic AFNIC inspections, and other inspections as required
Train and document all COMSEC users and Secure Voice users annually and on an as-needed basis
Manage and issue COMSEC devices including, vIPers and Tactical Local Area Network Encryptors (TACLANEs) for the entire Directorate COMSEC inventory (approximately 40 devices with new devices added as needed)
Manage, issue, and support all Directorate TACLANES and vIPers and assist with requesting TACLANE and vIPer keys prior to expiration of current keys to ensure no interruption of service for Directorate users
Key TACLANES/KIV-7Ms as needed or provide guidance to assigned COMSEC Users for keying actions.
Provide first-level end user support for COMSEC-related issues including device operations and procedures to include firmware upgrades
Provide equivalent support for Top Secret materials/keys in support of the Directorate’s SCIF (e.g. JWICS).
Maintain accurate COMSEC documentation and review COMSEC documentation monthly
Inventory assigned COMSEC safes every day that the safe is opened (by the security office or by COMSEC Users).
Order and receive keys from the base COMSEC office, as needed.
Perform firmware upgrades as needed for all Controlled Cryptographic Items including TACLANES, STEs, vIPers, and BITLs (Omnis and Sectéras).
Assist with providing continuity of operations for Video TeleConference (VTC) / Audio Visual (AV) actions, support for procurement and acquisition activities, and VTC scheduling
Assist in identifying changing user requirements and reconfigure the facility to meet those needs
Apply and maintain a high level of knowledge in SCI, Special Access Programs (SAP), COMSEC, and TEMPEST program requirements and relationships in order to apply special security programs to protect electronic impulses that might make an organization vulnerable.