COMSEC Responsible Officer

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. COMSEC RESPONSIBLE OFFICER Join SpaceX as a COMSEC Analyst and take ownership of key COMSEC disciplines that directly support the security of our launch vehicles, satellites, and ground systems. This role offers the opportunity to implement creative security solutions while ensuring national security requirements are met without slowing the pace of innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of professional experience in COMSEC or a security field in lieu of a degree
1+ years of experience in COMSEC or a security field
Must be willing to work in a classified environment
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience with CNSSI 4005 & 4001, NCSM Vol. 2, NSA/CSS Manual 3-16, and related COMSEC policies and procedures
1+ year of experience with systems including International Association of Privacy Professionals (iApp), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), CARDS, CORE, and Distributed INFOSEC Account System (DIAS)
Experience preparing security deliverables and identifying creative solutions that protect national security
Strong ability to work across departments and interface effectively with customer counterparts
Experience presenting to leadership and determining work priorities independently
An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer.
Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.
Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs

Responsibilities

Independently manage COMSEC accounts, key issuance, and destruction procedures
Perform and oversee self-inspections, inventories, and compliance activities to company standards
Operate, troubleshoot, and configure End Crypto Units including the KG-175 suite, KGR-42, and KG-250 suite
Prepare COMSEC deliverables such as security plans and key management plans with limited oversight
Interface with customer counterparts at the security execution level and present to leadership

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave
10% differential for active clearance holders, up to an additional $20,000 annually