COMSEC Engineer

Leidos•Lorton, VA

20h

About The Position

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking for a COMSEC Custodian to provide ongoing support for DHS Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) to ensure the continued operations, maintenance, and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). As a COMSEC Custodian on the HEITS program, your duties will include: Adhering to and ensuring user compliance with the customer’s COMSEC policies and procedures. Configuring and installing crypto hardware, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and providing quick resolutions to minimize user downtime. Maintaining the health and functionality of crypto devices in operation, minimizing downtime during maintenance periods. Protecting and maintaining keying and other COMSEC materials, updating keying material according to customer-designated timeframes. Documenting and tracking all devices and materials across multiple accounts and systems. Demonstrating accountability for all devices and materials during yearly audits. Providing COMSEC Custodian training to teammates and stakeholders. Coordinating with customers, teammates, and users to maintain compliance with security standards and deployment schedules. Collaborating with and supporting the customer on technical matters related to the organization’s overall mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
Active TS/SCI government security clearance.
Knowledge of current crypto devices/methods and COMSEC principles and practices.
Ability to implement processes and maintain administrative documentation.
Basic understanding of network transport devices attached to encryption devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
Basic understanding of information security practices and devices.
Strong collaboration and customer service skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in team environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in network and network security design, including managing the design, installation, and support of LAN/WAN-based networks and security components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and datacenter equipment.
Ability to solve complex engineering problems and implement innovative solutions to customer challenges.
IT certifications such as A+, CCNA, CCNP, Security+, CISSP, etc.

Responsibilities

Adhering to and ensuring user compliance with the customer’s COMSEC policies and procedures.
Configuring and installing crypto hardware, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and providing quick resolutions to minimize user downtime.
Maintaining the health and functionality of crypto devices in operation, minimizing downtime during maintenance periods.
Protecting and maintaining keying and other COMSEC materials, updating keying material according to customer-designated timeframes.
Documenting and tracking all devices and materials across multiple accounts and systems.
Demonstrating accountability for all devices and materials during yearly audits.
Providing COMSEC Custodian training to teammates and stakeholders.
Coordinating with customers, teammates, and users to maintain compliance with security standards and deployment schedules.
Collaborating with and supporting the customer on technical matters related to the organization’s overall mission.