COMSEC System Administrator, Jr.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC•Vandenberg AFB, CA

76d•$52,125 - $105,120

About The Position

American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO), are hiring IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract. EWOCS delivers communications and IT solutions for Guardians, Airmen, and government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base. The COMSEC System Administrator, Jr. supports the VSFB COMSEC account and assists COMSEC Managers with personnel, operations, training, compliance, audits, and risk management across multiple sites. The role requires familiarity with COMSEC equipment acquisition, maintenance, operations, and disposition, as well as an active DoD TS/SCI clearance. The stated annual base salary range is $52,125 to $105,120, with a midpoint of $83,400. The company notes that the range is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation may take into account work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. By Light also provides an extensive selection of employee benefits and offerings, though specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience.
Familiarity with COMSEC requirements and procedures, including acquisition, maintenance, operations, and disposition of COMSEC equipment.
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing COMSEC policies and procedures for the VSFB COMSEC account, ensuring compliance with applicable DAFMAN, MPTO, CNSSI, and NSA requirements across multiple sites.
Assist COMSEC Managers with COMSEC personnel and operations, including training and oversight of operational effectiveness in accordance with federal security standards.
Lead audits, assessments, and process evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and directives.
Ensure personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required.
Establish a user-training program for COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs), Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs), and their alternates.
Ensure CROs and SVROs train personnel who have access to COMSEC material.
Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate them with the COMSEC Manager.
Assist users in obtaining accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment to support program and mission requirements.
Maintain COMSEC account files and prepare and submit accounting receipt records for COMSEC material issued to users.
Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) are in place at all user locations.
Receive and send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS), reconciling received material against transfer reports.
Provide users with guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
Assist supporting controlling authorities with crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.
Lead risk management efforts related to COMSEC material security, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.
Assist COMSEC Managers with semiannual assessments and audits of the main account and all local element accounts.
Provide CROs with applicable status information for issued keys.