COMSEC Manager / Security Officer

Toyon Research Corporation•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyon is seeking a COMSEC Manager/Security Officer to serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert, with primary duties as the COMSEC Account Manager in accordance with company policies, the National Security Agency, and cognizant U.S. Government agencies. The role involves daily interaction with the security team, program personnel, and government representatives. Cross-collaboration opportunities include local and out-of-state self-inspections, enterprise-wide working group participation, and support for local centers. This is an in-person position requiring U.S. citizenship, a current TOP SECRET clearance, and SAP program eligibility. The role provides daily on-site support during core business hours, with occasional after-hours support. The stated annual pay range is $135,000 to $185,000 at a full-time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Current TOP SECRET clearance and eligibility for SAP programs.
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of professional experience; relevant military experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience as a primary or alternate COMSEC custodian or as a COMSEC/EKMS (Electronic Key Management System) account manager.
Experience with NSA COMSEC management policies and applicable CNSSI.
Experience with COMSEC account software, either DIAS or KMI.
Experience receiving, accounting for, and processing classified cryptographic communications material and devices, such as Vipers, STE, and TACLANEs.
Experience implementing a COMSEC program under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Working knowledge of NSA COMSEC policy and CNSS instructions, NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, DOD 5205.07, and Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs).
Understanding of core security disciplines: COMSEC, personnel, physical, information, insider threat, OPSEC, and industrial security.
Strong briefing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to provide daily on-site support during core business hours, with occasional after-hours support.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of COMSEC material, including receipt, custody, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction, in accordance with NSA and CNSS regulations.
Maintain COMSEC account records and submit required accounting reports.
Audit and inspect COMSEC and CCI materials.
Develop and maintain a Cryptographic Key Management Support Plan as part of the COMSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Partner with IT and Information Security to procure, install, and troubleshoot secure network connections.
Courier classified information and prepare receipts for classified materials.
Process clearances and SAP packages end to end, including pre-screens, initiation, maintenance, and termination in DISS and SAIC’s Security Information Management System (SIMS).
Respond to and investigate security incidents and violations, and report findings with recommended corrective and preventive actions to the company and customers.
Author and implement security plans, including OPSEC, SPP, and SOPs, in compliance with prime and subcontractor DD-254s and classification guides.
Support inspections and self-inspections, badging, visitor control, and facility security, and provide surge support across the security team as needed.
Deliver COMSEC/CRYPTO briefings, indoctrinations and debriefings, SATE, and OPSEC training; train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
Ensure compliance with the prime DD-254, subcontractor DD-254s, and applicable classification guides.