COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Aurora, CO

2d•$119,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a COMSEC Manager/Alternate to support day-to-day Communications Security (COMSEC) operations as part of its Operations and Maintenance team. The role provides end-to-end support for voice cryptographic devices across a dispersed enterprise customer base, working from a central location. The position serves as an accountable official for all COMSEC material within the contract effort and manages the lifecycle of cryptographic keys and related equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining records in the COMSEC Accounting System and ensuring sensitive materials are properly handled, stored, and disposed of. The role coordinates with Regional COMSEC Officers within the Central Office of Record and other customer-authorized entities to meet national security standards. It participates in inventories, audits, and inspections that verify accountability for secure voice and terrestrial COMSEC subaccounts. The work includes managing key issuance, destruction, and transfers for approximately 1,000 devices, and providing field support for loading, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment such as vIPer phones and TACLANE encryption devices according to customer-established security operating procedures. The officer also coordinates secure service implementations with customers and technical service teams and performs cryptographic resets when required. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado, requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and has a 40-hour scheduled work week with no required travel. The posting states a likely salary range of $119,000–$161,000. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 8+ years of experience, or an associate degree and/or a combination of 10+ years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree. The qualifications section also lists 5+ years of related experience.

Requirements

Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 8+ years of experience; alternatively, an associate degree and/or a combination of 10+ years of related experience may be considered.
The qualifications section lists 5+ years of related experience.
Skills listed: account management, Communications Security (COMSEC), and troubleshooting.
Ability to support COMSEC material handling, accountability, and lifecycle management in accordance with applicable security procedures and NSA guidelines.
Onsite work in Aurora, Colorado.

Nice To Haves

COMSEC Manager training from the NSA.
Knowledge of military or government COMSEC requirements.
Experience administering Key Management Infrastructure, CARDS, or a Local Management Device/Key Processor.
Familiarity with COMSEC and keying devices.
Experience loading VIPER and STE equipment.
Familiarity with Iridium and ISM devices.
Knowledge of ServiceNow or a similar ticketing system.
Experience deploying, tracking property for, or supporting personal electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Willingness to learn new technologies to support other service areas.

Responsibilities

Track COMSEC requirements and ensure implementation of approved processes; coordinate equipment tasking, activation, and deactivation; monitor and report status; receive devices into the controlled cryptographic items inventory; barcode and power-test new devices; and destroy equipment as required.
Track warranty information for controlled cryptographic items, provide monthly and ad hoc status reports, and perform initial cryptographic-device configuration before deployment to field locations.
Provide remote troubleshooting and support for voice cryptographic endpoints.
Manage COMSEC accounts and inspect government-owned cryptographic voice devices.
Initiate and generate key orders, test and verify keys, and load key fill devices with appropriate operational keying material.
Deliver, account for, document, and destroy keys in accordance with NSA guidelines.
Coordinate equipment requirements with cryptographic vendors, the NSA, and military services to repair, demilitarize, and dispose of obsolete and excess cryptographic equipment.
Conduct semi-annual inventories of government physical Voice COMSEC material.
Identify, analyze, and resolve customer service issues using a ticketing system and administration toolsets.
Advise and train end-users.
Participate in testing and deployment of new technologies.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
Coordinate with Regional COMSEC Officers in the Central Office of Record and other customer-authorized entities; participate in inventories, audits, and inspections.
Provide field support for loading, troubleshooting, and maintaining COMSEC equipment, and coordinate secure service implementations and cryptographic resets when needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plan options.
Full-flex work weeks where possible.
Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
Internal mobility support focused on career goals.
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.