COMSEC Engineer

Armada Ltd • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

2d • Onsite

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 ensures compliance with DoD security and accreditation requirements, supports Risk Management Framework activities, and provides technical guidance to Government security personnel. The engineer develops, updates, and consolidates COMSEC documentation to maintain secure and accredited operations across the F-35 program.

This 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; offers are contingent on those results.

Requirements

• At least six years of supervisory COMSEC experience, including developing COMSEC key architecture and experience with End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, processes, and certification.
• At least six years of relevant work experience.
• Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interfacing with systems developers and international partners.
• 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.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• 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

• Engineer COMSEC 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 tasks associated with DoD Risk Management Framework compliance.
• Assist in obtaining National Security Agency approval for cryptographic changes to F-35 High Assurance Devices, such as End Cryptographic Units, including validation of keying material usage with operational controlling authorities.
• Facilitate and attend working groups and meetings to support accreditation-package development, document notes and action items, and identify security responsibilities.
• Consolidate material for accreditation packages 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.
• Ensure FRDs, FPDs, SOPs, plans, and training materials are updated 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