Physical Security Specialist (COMSEC)

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Arlington, VA

8d•$140,000 - $150,000•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 a government customer in Arlington, Virginia. The position supports DARPA and SID communications security activities in a classified environment. The specialist manages COMSEC accounts, materials, equipment, policies, and procedures; supports classified video teleconferencing; and conducts inspections, assessments, inventories, training, research, and investigations. The role may require travel to other geographic locations and a flexible schedule to accommodate SID and DARPA needs. The employee must have a high school diploma, at least three years of relevant experience in a classified environment, and eligibility for SAP and SCI access. Required NSA-approved training courses in COMSEC Custodian, DIAS, DTD, and KMI must be completed within six months of hire. The position also requires U.S. citizenship, age 21 or older at the time of employment on the contract, strong English communication skills, and the ability to perform the stated physical activities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of Communications Security and physical security requirements.
At least three years of experience applying the functions required by the contract in a classified environment; experience in DoD SAP and SCI programs as well as collateral is preferred.
Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SAP and SCI access.
High school diploma.
Obtain NSA-approved courses of instruction in COMSEC Custodian, Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS), Data Transfer Device (DTD), and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) within six months of hire.
Be in good general health and have no physical impairments that interfere with prolonged walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, or moving rapidly to respond to situations.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate SID and DARPA needs.
Be able to travel and perform work at other geographic locations.
Maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted during work activities.
Read, write, speak, and understand English, with strong written and oral communication skills.
Accurately and completely prepare and maintain files, records, and reports, and convey factual information.
Coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.
Remain calm in emergency situations.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with limited supervision.
Have skills in reading, writing, basic math, document composition, and analytical problem solving.
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment on the contract.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a library of National, DoD, DARPA, and SID publications related to COMSEC.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective action when authorized, or arrange corrective action through COMSEC support agencies.
Maintain DARPA COMSEC accounts.
Order and issue rekeying material and rekey COMSEC equipment, as appropriate.
Serve 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 emergency destruction plans and procedures.
Determine personnel suitability for access to COMSEC equipment and material, coordinating with Personnel Security and others as appropriate.
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 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 current technology and provide recommendations to the Government on findings and potential uses.
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.