COMSEC Custodian Computer Sys Security Analyst 1 - (30838)

HII's Mission Technologies division•Huntsville, AL

3d•$58,185 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a COMSEC Custodian Computer Systems Security Analyst for its All-Domain Operations business group in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports secure operating networks and information technology security for Department of Defense, combatant command, and intelligence community missions. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with anticipated travel of 26–50%. The work is hybrid-available, with onsite work prioritized, and the employee must reside in the Huntsville area. The analyst tests and implements secure operating networks, assesses risks, and recommends application design measures. The role addresses security architectures, electronic data traffic, network access, encryption technologies, and IT security research, and may include preparing security reports for regulatory agencies. The employee also manages COMSEC account materials and safeguards controlled cryptographic items and keying material in accordance with applicable policies and physical security requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 0 years of experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience.
Proven experience managing a COMSEC account, including key material inventory, audits, and inspections.
Expert understanding of COMSEC policies and regulations and physical security requirements for safeguarding controlled cryptographic items and keying material.
Active Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must reside in the Huntsville, Alabama area; hybrid availability is offered, but onsite work is prioritized.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Current passport.
Expertise configuring, loading, testing, and installing NSA Type 1 end encryption units or inline network encryptors, such as KIV-7M, KG-255XJ, MYK-15A, and MYK-3B.
Skill conducting physical security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation measures.
Experience writing security assessment reports and authoring COMSEC security plans for regulatory agency accreditation.
Understanding of cryptographic architecture and telecommands (TC) and telemetry data streams.

Responsibilities

Test and implement state-of-the-art secure operating networks.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for application design.
Address security issues involving architectures, electronic data traffic, and network access.
Use encryption and other security technologies and conduct information technology security research.
Prepare security reports for regulatory agencies as needed.
Manage a COMSEC account, including key material inventory, audits, and inspections.
Safeguard controlled cryptographic items and keying material according to COMSEC policies, regulations, and physical security requirements.
Travel as required, up to 50% of the time.