COMSEC Manager

Abacus Technology Corporation•Lincoln, MA

10h•$70,350 - $81,500

About The Position

Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For nearly 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation. Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required. Establish and enforce controls so only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material. Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession. Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and their alternates. Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts. Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued. Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies. Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment. Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed. Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements. Ensure the COMSEC account maintains minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential. Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required. Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users. Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations. Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report. Provide AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support and System Administration Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account. Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.

Requirements

3+ years experience in COMSEC support.
Associate’s degree in a related field. Additional work experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Must be Security+ certified.
Familiar with directives concerning COMSEC material and able to ensure all COMSEC material issued to or held by the account is safeguarded and controlled according to the requirements of applicable Air Force NSA, and associated specialized COMSEC publications and operational security doctrine for the associated COMSEC equipment or system.
Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance Directives and Instructions.
Able to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Must have strong team partnership, communication, and customer service skills.
Able to maintain a flexible schedule.
Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operations and equipment desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required.
Establish and enforce controls so only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material.
Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession.
Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and their alternates.
Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts.
Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued.
Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed.
Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements.
Ensure the COMSEC account maintains minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential.
Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required.
Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users.
Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations.
Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report.
Provide AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support and System Administration
Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account.
Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.