Senior COMSEC Engineer - Active Top Secret Required - DOJ NSD

ITC Federal, Inc.•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ITC Federal is hiring a Senior Network COMSEC Engineer to support the Department of Justice National Security Division (DOJ NSD) as a government contractor. The role supports NSD’s Infrastructure & Operations and Software Development, Engineering, and Service Desk mission. The position is based in Washington, DC and is 100% onsite. The engineer designs and implements complex networks across multiple computing platforms, operating systems, and network topologies, integrating applicable COMSEC requirements. The role incorporates new connections and services into the network, prepares and oversees testing when needed, and produces documentation for service additions, changes, or deletions. The engineer also contributes to COMSEC network analysis and design, assesses the effects of planned network changes, studies network and COMSEC performance, advises the customer on technology matters, guides and trains associate personnel, and manages COMSEC inventory and devices in accordance with NSD and NSA guidelines. An active Top Secret clearance is required, with the ability to obtain DOJ SCI. The work is performed in a standard office environment and involves prolonged sitting and computer use, with the ability to lift 25 pounds.

Requirements

10+ years of IT experience with a heavy focus on COMSEC engineering, including TACLANE, GEMX, and GEM ONE.
Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a DOJ SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree required; the education requirement may be substituted with an additional 2+ years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, as stated in the position education requirements.

Responsibilities

Implement complex networks spanning multiple computing platforms, operating systems, and network topologies across geographically dispersed areas.
Implement engineering processes that ensure timely and appropriate integration of applicable COMSEC requirements.
Incorporate new connections and services into the network and COMSEC network; prepare test plans and execute or oversee testing when required.
Prepare documents required to add, change, or delete services on the NSD network.
Participate in systems analysis and design definition of the COMSEC network.
Identify impacts of planned and executed network configuration changes on services, capabilities, and availability; develop contingency restoration plans and exercise scenarios, and advise management on mitigation actions.
Conduct detailed studies of network and COMSEC performance, identify management parameters for measuring network performance and circuit availability, and perform trend analysis.
Serve as a COMSEC expert and advise the customer on technology matters.
Provide functional guidance, technical support, training, and quality assurance/quality control to associate personnel.
Manage and maintain COMSEC inventory and devices, ensuring compliance with NSD and NSA guidelines.