COMSEC Engineer

Armada • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

The COMSEC Engineer provides specialized expertise in cryptographic systems engineering, key management architecture, and NSA approval processes for F-35 High Assurance Devices. The role supports compliance with DoD security and accreditation requirements, Risk Management Framework activities, and secure, accredited operations across the F-35 program. The engineer develops, updates, and consolidates required COMSEC documentation and provides technical guidance to Government security personnel.

The position is full-time, located at WPAFB, Ohio, and is contingent upon award. It is overtime-exempt status: No. A Top Secret clearance with SCI is required. Relocation is not available. Applicants must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing; job offers are contingent upon the results.

Requirements

• At least six years of supervisory COMSEC experience.
• At least six years of experience developing COMSEC key architecture and working on End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, processes, and certification.
• Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interfacing with systems developers and international partners.
• At least six years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree plus four additional years of relevant work experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Knowledge of cryptographic systems, key management architectures, and COMSEC engineering principles applicable to advanced military aircraft systems.
• Skill in supporting certification and accreditation processes, including DoD Risk Management Framework tasks and documentation requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with national cryptographic authorities and validate keying-material usage for High Assurance Devices and related cryptographic components.
• Knowledge of accreditation-package development, documentation consolidation, and security requirements for secure system operation.
• Ability to participate effectively in technical working groups, record detailed notes, identify security tasks, and support collaborative accreditation activities.
• Skill in developing, updating, and maintaining COMSEC documentation, including FRDs, FPDs, SOPs, plans, and training materials.
• Must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the NSA UIC process.
• Familiarity with KMI and EKMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide COMSEC engineering for F-35 systems’ cryptographic and key management architecture, ensuring secure integration and alignment with program requirements.
• Support certification and accreditation activities for operational systems, including DoD Risk Management Framework tasks.
• Assist in obtaining NSA approval for cryptographic changes to F-35 High Assurance Devices, such as End Cryptographic Units, and validate keying-material usage with operational controlling authorities.
• Facilitate and attend working groups and meetings supporting accreditation-package development; document notes, action items, and identified security responsibilities.
• Consolidate accreditation-package materials and submit completed documentation to the Government Security Lead for review and approval.
• Provide subject-matter-expert guidance on equipment design, required support, and recommended actions to help Government security leads meet COMSEC and program security objectives.
• Update FRDs, FPDs, SOPs, plans, and training materials within 90 days of each Task Order award and annually thereafter, or when significant security requirement changes affect the F-35 program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior