COMSEC Analyst

Aurex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a COMSEC Analyst in Los Angeles, California, to execute crucial lifecycle management functions and ensure the security of communication systems. The role requires active handling of COMSEC equipment and supervision of account management.

Key responsibilities involve logistics support, policy development, and compliance checks, with qualifications including a TOP SECRET SCI access and experience in COMSEC management. Aurex offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range of $90,000 to $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph is required.
• Demonstrated experience in COMSEC lifecycle management, including requirements management.
• Preferred NSA KMI Certified.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor requirements for COMSEC equipment and keying material.
• Support COMSEC logistics and manage COMSEC accounts.
• Develop policies to align with mission needs and regulations.
• Manage compliance checks and ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide guidance on handling and storage of cryptographic materials.

Skills

COMSEC lifecycle management

Requirements management

Audit procedures

Logistics management

Policy development

Job description

Job Description

As a COMSEC Analyst, you will execute a variety of critical lifecycle management functions to support our mission and the broader COMSEC enterprise. You will apply both technical expertise and program management skills to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of communication systems through rigorous oversight of equipment and keying material.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Identify and monitor requirements for COMSEC equipment and keying material across their entire operational lifespan.
• Logistics & Account Management: Support COMSEC logistics and provide direct supervision of COMSEC account management, ensuring precise inventory and safeguarding of assets.
• Policy Development: Interpret existing COMSEC policies and develop new organizational standards to align with evolving mission needs and government regulations.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage a comprehensive program for COMSEC inspections and audits. You will be responsible for identifying risks, conducting compliance checks, and ensuring full adherence to national security standards.
• Enterprise Support: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the proper handling, storage, and distribution of cryptographic materials.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET SCI access with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph is required.
• Core Experience: Demonstrated experience in COMSEC lifecycle management, including requirements management, equipment/key handling, and audit/compliance procedures.
• NSA KMI Certified: preferred.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary for this role is 90,000-190,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and professional growth.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export‑controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.