COMSEC Analyst with Security Clearance

Aurex; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a COMSEC Analyst to execute critical lifecycle management functions ensuring the integrity and security of communication systems. You will oversee equipment and keying material, develop policies, and support COMSEC audits in a high-security environment.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required, with experience in COMSEC lifecycle management and audit/compliance procedures.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph required.
• Demonstrated COMSEC lifecycle management experience including requirements, equipment/key handling, and audits.
• NSA KMI certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle management of COMSEC equipment and keying material across the lifecycle.
• Support COMSEC logistics and direct supervision of COMSEC accounts, safeguarding assets.
• Develop and interpret COMSEC policies to align with regulations and mission needs.
• Manage a program for COMSEC inspections and audits, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Serve as SME on handling, storage, and distribution of cryptographic materials.

Skills

Top Secret SCI

CI Polygraph

COMSEC lifecycle

Audit & compliance

Key handling

Education

NSA KMI Certified

Job description

COMSEC Analyst (CA) Chantilly, VA | Los Angeles, CA | Denver, CO | San Antonio, TX Who We Are Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability. Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter-fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff. 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 and 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 and 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. Location(s): Chantilly, VA | Los Angeles, CA | Denver, CO | San Antonio, TX 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. Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation PI286196486