Physical Security Specialist (COMSEC)

Koniag Government Services•Arlington, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Physical Security Specialist (COMSEC) with a Top Secret security clearance to support KPS and its government customer in Arlington, Virginia. The position supports Communications Security (COMSEC) activities, including administration of COMSEC accounts, safeguarding and control of cryptographic material and equipment, policy and procedure development, training, inspections, equipment planning, and investigations. The role requires coordination with government stakeholders and the ability to work flexibly and travel to other locations as needed. The specialist maintains a library of applicable National, DoD, DARPA, and SID publications; maintains DARPA COMSEC accounts; supports classified video teleconferencing; and receives, controls, safeguards, accounts for, destroys, and deploys keying material, Controlled Cryptographic Items, and COMSEC equipment. The position also supports troubleshooting, rekeying, personnel suitability determinations, COMSEC awareness and training, assessments and inspections, equipment placement, TEMPEST-related requirements, technology research, and inquiries or investigations involving COMSEC material or equipment. The role requires at least three years of relevant experience in a classified environment, a high school diploma, Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SAP and SCI access, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to perform the stated physical and operational duties. NSA-approved training in COMSEC Custodian, DIAS, DTD, and KMI must be obtained within six months of hire.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of Communications Security and physical security requirements.
At least three years of experience applying the required contract functions in a classified environment; experience in DoD SAP and SCI programs as well as collateral programs is preferred.
Top Secret security clearance, with eligibility for SAP and SCI access.
High school diploma.
Must obtain NSA-approved training certifications within six months of hire in COMSEC Custodian, Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS), Data Transfer Device (DTD), and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
U.S. citizenship.
Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate SID and DARPA needs.
Able to travel and perform work at other geographical locations.
Able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Able to accurately and completely prepare and maintain files, records, and reports and convey factual information.
Able to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently and remain calm in emergency situations.
Able to understand and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision.
Skill in reading, writing, basic math, document composition, and analytical problem solving.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment on the contract.
In good general health and without physical impairments that interfere with prolonged walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, or moving rapidly to respond to situations.
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Classified-environment experience in DoD SAP and SCI programs, as well as collateral programs.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a library of National, DoD, DARPA, and SID publications relevant to COMSEC.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action when authorized, or arrange corrective action through COMSEC support agencies.
Maintain DARPA COMSEC account(s).
Order and issue rekeying material as appropriate and rekey COMSEC equipment.
Act as the SID point of contact for classified video teleconferencing activities.
Receive, transmit, control, safeguard, account for, destroy, and deploy or place keying material, Controlled Cryptographic Items, and COMSEC equipment, including maintaining emergency destruction plans and procedures.
Determine personnel suitability for access to COMSEC equipment and material in coordination with Personnel Security and other appropriate parties.
Develop, review, and submit COMSEC policies, procedures, instructions, reports, and other documentation to the Government, and implement them upon approval.
Develop priorities for acquiring and deploying COMSEC equipment, including replacing obsolete, inoperable, or legacy equipment.
Identify COMSEC budget, equipment, material, and training needs and requirements, priorities, and deployment schedules.
Develop and recommend COMSEC awareness, training, briefings, and guidance for Government approval and provide them upon approval.
Conduct COMSEC assessments, inventories, and inspections in accordance with National COMSEC and DARPA requirements.
Oversee the placement and use of COMSEC equipment and material to ensure compliance with COMSEC requirements.
Determine and implement COMSEC requirements, including TEMPEST concerns related to COMSEC.
Research the latest available technology periodically and provide the Government with findings and recommendations regarding potential use.
Provide counterintelligence and intelligence information relevant to COMSEC activities.
Conduct inquiries and investigations involving COMSEC material and equipment, including maintaining a COMSEC Emergency Action Procedures Report.
Travel and perform work at other geographical locations as needed.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete files, records, and reports; convey factual information.
Remain calm in emergency situations and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision.