Principal COMSEC Engineer

Ultra Intelligence & Communications•Warrenton, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ultra Intelligence and Communication (I&C), our people are the backbone of our technologies and services. We are experts in the development of critical defense technologies in the tactical communications, military command, control & intelligence, and cyber security space. If you are seeking growth opportunities personally and professionally, we invite you to explore your career options at Ultra I&C. Ultra Encryption, a division of Ultra I&C, is currently seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator located in Warrenton, Virginia. The successful candidate will work with a team of on-site personnel for the daily execution of a COMSEC operations center, thus providing support for key distribution, cryptographic support for communication systems and Tier 3 equipment’s. This position is 40 hours per week and may require some travel (approximately 5%) to support customer meetings and training events.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills
Strong organizational and documentation experience
Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution
Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter
Able and willing to integrate self into an already existing, highly functioning, small team environment, and multi-task as required to achieve the success of the daily mission
In rare cases, willingness to work non-standard hours to support mission critical customer needs

Nice To Haves

2+ years' experience with current COMSEC equipment and management systems
Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and iApp
KMI Certified
Management Client (MGC)
Advanced Key Processor (AKP)
COMSEC Accounting, Reporting and Distribution System (CARDS)
Experience with electronic key ordering and distribution
Setting up and troubleshooting electronic key loaders for key receipt and transmission
TrKEK creation
iApp key troubleshooting
In-person key support to users/customers
Coordination with Other Government Agencies (OGAs)
Emergency key restoration
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience
COMSEC Trained/Briefed
KMI Certified
Understanding and familiarity with a Central Office of Record (COR)

Responsibilities

Day to day operations for supporting High Assurance COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements
Provide cryptographic support of communication networks
Provide daily interaction, to include troubleshooting and problem resolution to offsite locations in aspects of equipment and electronic key
Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems to include CARDS and KMI
Monitor incoming requests for COMSEC related matters and take necessary action to address problems
Updating and maintaining COMSEC equipment (i.e., STE, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10)
Support monthly COMSEC training classes and occasional facility tours
Orientate new employees on customer’s policies and processes
Provide support to customer vendors
Submit metrics as required by the customer
Support system testing of new capabilities as requested by the customer