COMSEC Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Arlington, VA is seeking a Mid-level COMSEC Engineer to guide the design of COMSEC equipment, support certification, and manage cryptographic changes for F-35 HADs. The role requires 4+ years in COMSEC architectures, experience with ECUs, cryptographic algorithms, and RMF, and the ability to coordinate with government and contractor teams.

TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with RMF and DoD security requirements.
• Ability to lead in fast-paced classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Guide design of COMSEC equipment and ECU deliverables.
• Prepare briefings, reports, SOPs and official correspondence.

Skills

COMSEC key architectures

ECU deliverables

cryptographic algorithms

UIC/KMI/EKMS systems

stakeholder coordination

briefings/reports/SOPs

TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

COMSEC Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your COMSEC technical skills in support of the F-35 air system cryptographic and key management architecture? As a COMSEC Engineer you will provide guidance on the design of equipment, necessary support, and recommend tasks to Government security leads. You'll support certification and accreditation activities for operation systems to include compliance with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). You will assist with obtaining approval of cryptographic changes to F-35 High Assurance Devices (HAD), such as the End Cryptographic Units (ECUs) as well as new developments of F-35 HADs.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 4+ years of experience developing COMSEC key architectures, and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, process, and certification

• Experience with cryptographic algorithms

• Knowledge of UIC processes and KMI and EKMS systems

• Ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders

• Ability to prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence and lead a team in fast paced classified environments

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with F-35 Joint Program Office and DoD Communications Security policies, directions, instructions, and manuals

• DoD program COMSEC Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

• health
• life
• disability
• financial
• retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• dependent care
• recognition awards program

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.