COMSEC Custodian

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated Technical Professional focused on Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian duties. The role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility or active DOE Q clearance, with oversight by the Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD).

You will manage COMSEC accounts, maintain records, and support audits in a secure environment. The successful candidate will work independently with customers, develop SOPs, install secure phones,

Qualifications

• BS degree in related discipline and minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or an active DOE Q clearance.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the COMSEC account to confirm proper distribution, control, and security of COMSEC material.
• Maintain up-to-date administrative files related to the COMSEC Account (e.g. SOPs, certificates, incident reports).
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the program.
• Conduct scheduled self-inspections and inventories of accountable material and documents.
• Prepare for and support biennial government audits.
• Maintain and manage tracked assets from arrival to departure.

Skills

COMSEC knowledge

EKMS knowledge

Security compliance

Technical IT basics

Communication skills

Classified environment

AIS support

Security clearance

Education

BS degree in related discipline

Tools

AIS hardware

AIS software

Job description

Active DOE Q or active Top Secret clearance is required for consideration.

TheField Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD)at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated Technical Professional who will focus on Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodians are responsible for the generation, receipt, custody, distribution, safeguard, disposition or destruction, and accounting of COMSEC material entrusted to their COMSEC Account. The successful candidate will be expected to execute COMSEC custodian duties in the Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) with minimal supervision. This position will report directly to the Group Leader in the FIOD’s Information Assurance Group and will service multiple intelligence community COMSEC accounts. The position requires a Top Secret Clearance with access to Q and SCI.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the COMSEC account to confirm the proper distribution, control, and security of COMSEC material.
• Maintain up-to-date administrative files containing documentation related to the COMSEC Account (e.g. COMSEC Briefing Certificates, Courier Certificates, COMSEC Incident Reports and Security Screening Certificates).
• Prepare and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the program.
• Conduct scheduled self-inspections and scheduled inventories of accountable material and documents.
• Prepare for and support biennial government audits.
• Maintain and manage tracked assets from arrival to departure.
• Safeguard/account for classified and unclassified COMSEC Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCls).
• Download, disseminate, inventory, and destroy COMSEC keying material.
• Work with users to schedule, deliver and install secure phones.
• Provide end user training for secure phones.
• Help maintain 100% accountability for COMSEC items.
• Maintain COMSEC Material Record database.
• Assist with destruction of equipment per government regulations.
• Prepare, ship, and track COMSEC materials.
• Have knowledge and familiarity with customer service support best practices.
• Possess good logic and reasoning skills.
• Be reliable and productive in working independently with customers one-on-one in person or remotely via phone and e-mail.
• Perform all work within approved procedures and policies.
• Ensure that other assigned duties do not interfere or conflict with your duties as a COMSEC Custodian.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in related discipline and a minimum 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, or an active DOE Q clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of work/research experience.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and communication security.
• Knowledge of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system and electronic key management (EKMS).
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Comfortable and efficient working in a high rigor classified security environment.
• Ability to have a proven track record of security compliance.
• Possess basic technical knowledge of computers, networks, Cyber Security, and general IT environments is a plus.
• Understanding of classified material control, Electronic Key Management System, classified communications, and crypto- security is a plus.
• A.S. or higher degree in a technical field and 3-4 years of directly related technical support experience is desired or high school with 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting and supporting Automated Information Systems (AIS) hardware and software

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina Q clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.In addition, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract andretainindividuals whodemonstrateexceptional work behaviors. The laboratoryprovidesa range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.