COMSEC Technician, Journeyman

Astrion•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a COMSEC Technician to directly support the US Air Force within the Cryptologic Systems Division (AFLCMC//HNC) and located at Lackland AFB, TX.

Requirements

Must be U.S. Citizen
Two Year degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience working at an Engineering Technician capacity
Experience working with COMSEC Equipment
Experience in installation, troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues in Windows/Linux OS environments
Knowledge of general validation and automation principles

Responsibilities

Research and analyze network design
Conducting engineering tests and troubleshooting on server validation platforms.
Technical functions in support of engineering
Experimental testing to collect data and assist in research work.
Performing initial reviews of test result and uploading output data to appropriate repositories.
Troubleshooting when validation platforms fail to yield desired results.
Communicate results and prompt notification of any gating issues.
Support cross function engineers
Build configure and test server validation platforms.
Installation of various PC operating system and software applications
Configure/operate industry standard test and measurement equipment for debug and data collection.
Installation and configuration of network KVMs and power distribution units.
The work involves functions such as research, data analysis, development, design, evaluation, inspection, problem solving, production, application, standardization, testing, or operation of engineering facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, or materials.
Other duties as assigned
Serve as Alternate COMSEC manager
Serve as Media Custodian
Serve as alternate COMSEC Responsible Officer for a second COMSEC account
Perform KMI software testing during testing events with all services
Provide Tier 3 support (Tracking SKLs, approving replacements)
Verifying in Tier 1 what each COMSEC account has on hand for SKLs, TKL, and RaSKLs
Provide direct technical support to the Air Force Key Management Center (KMAC)
Perform conversion and integration assessments of KMI Software releases, participate in formal testing of NSA's KMI program.
Provide field engineering support to resolve issues with COMSEC equipment throughout the Air Force KMI operating accounts
Troubleshoot Simple Key Loader (SKL), approve replacements for defective equipment
Assist with software and firmware upgrades for the SKL
Schedule, coordinate and assist teaching class for the Intermediary Application (iAPP) and SKL use.