COMSEC Manager

Abacus Technology • Hanscom AFB, MA

9h • $70,350 - $81,500

About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a COMSEC Manager to support controls for COMSEC materials, assist and guide users in COMSEC access, and ensure procedures are followed at Langley AFB. This is a full-time position.

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.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree