Position Title: Communications Security (COMSEC) Analyst
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Travel: Up to 5%
Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active Top-Secret security clearance
Years of Experience: 3 - 5 years
Roles and Responsibilities:
The COMSEC Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information through the implementation and management of cryptographic security measures.
+ Strong understanding of COMSEC (Communications Security) components, including encryption and decryption methods, key management, and secure communication protocols.
+ Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices for securing National Security Systems (NSS) and National Security Information (NSI).
+ Experience in modernizing COMSEC components to meet current and future security requirements and standards.
+ Ability to assist the Government in efforts to apply cybersecurity technologies to enable a secure Army-wide enterprise capability that supports all joint, intra-Army interoperability, performance requirements, and to transform the Armys cryptographic inventory into an agile, scalable, and remotely upgradeable state.
+ Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), and NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16.
+ Experience in working with Army decision makers and Warfighters to understand their needs and requirements for secure communication systems.
+ Ability to design and implement secure communication systems that provide assurance and trust in the authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NSS and NSI.
+ Experience in testing and evaluating the effectiveness of secure communication systems, including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders, including Government personnel, other contractors, and vendors, to ensure successful implementation of secure communication systems.
+ Ability to stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices in cybersecurity and COMSEC to continuously improve the organization's security capabilities.
Education:
+ BS and 3+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
+ 3-5 years of experience in COMSEC.
Required Skills:
+ Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
+ 3 - 5 years of experience with Communications Security Devices
+ 3 - 5 years of experience tracking COMSEC equipment using Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS)
+ 3 - 5 years of experience shipping and receiving COMSEC material using USPS, FedEx, and Defense Courier Service (DCS)
+ Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change
Requirements
+ TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION UP TO 5% - Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support military exercises and contingency operations.
+ Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
+ Proven experience in COMSEC
Benefits
+ Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
+ Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
+ 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
+ Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
+ Equal Opportunity Employer
+ ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
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