COMSEC Section Supervisor

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

About The Position

The COMSEC Section Supervisor leads APL’s COMSEC team and manages the APL COMSEC account, supporting secure voice and network communications for mission programs. The role safeguards APL Sponsor network systems and secure voice communications, ensuring secure communications are implemented and maintained. The supervisor leads COMSEC Custodians, maintains government compliance and accountability, and coordinates with program staff, equipment vendors, and government sponsors. The position also oversees training, compliance activities, inspections, COMSEC systems, and incident reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and at least ten years of relevant experience.
At least five years of relevant experience as a primary or alternate senior COMSEC custodian, COMSEC account manager, or EKMS account manager.
Experience with NSA COMSEC management policies and applicable CNSSI.
Experience with COMSEC account software, either DIAS or KMI.
Experience processing classified cryptographic communications material and devices, including Vipers, STE, SWT, and TACLANEs.
Experience implementing a COMSEC program under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
History of collaborative work examining tradeoffs to determine effective approaches to unexpected problems.
Demonstrated ability to promote a cooperative team environment using well-defined methods and creative solutions.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level 1 certification.
Knowledge of contractor COMSEC operations and associated physical and cybersecurity requirements.
Documented completion of the NSA COMSEC Account Manager Training Course (IAEC-2112).
Formal Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) training.
Demonstrated experience developing, automating, and streamlining processes and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Active Top Secret security clearance and ability to ultimately obtain TS/SCI+poly clearance; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information are required.

Nice To Haves

Current DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification.
Familiarity with JHU/APL practices and procedures.
Experience as a COMSEC or EKMS Custodian in a military setting.

Responsibilities

Manage the APL COMSEC account in accordance with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and other U.S. Government sponsor regulations.
Implement and oversee procedures to maintain mandatory government compliance and accountability standards for cryptographic materials.
Lead the COMSEC team in ordering, tracking, receiving, issuing, accounting for, safeguarding, and destroying COMSEC materials.
Conduct periodic inspections, inventories, and audits of COMSEC materials.
Collaborate with program staff, equipment vendors, and government sponsors to procure CCI material while ensuring supply chain security and compliance with NSA procedures and other standards.
Remain compliant with mandatory training requirements of the NSA and other government agencies.
Develop, maintain, and ensure initial and annual briefings and training for COMSEC and Crypto-trained staff, including procedures for operation, compliance, and CCI accountability.
Maintain expertise in key loading devices, including SKL and RASKSL, and STE and Viper phones.
Operate and maintain COMSEC accounting and key management systems, including DIAS and KMI.
Supervise Alternate COMSEC Custodians by providing oversight, training, and leadership in COMSEC duties.
Support compliance activities and the APL FSO during inspections by cognizant security authorities.
Investigate, document, and report COMSEC incidents to applicable government sponsoring agencies.

Benefits

Robust education assistance program.
Retirement contributions and retirement plans.
Paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Training and development.
Potential sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance, subject to policy and eligibility.