COMSEC Engineer (Mid-level)

Prosync; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ProSync is seeking a passionate COMSEC Engineer II to help ensure security and intelligence compliance with policies and regulations, drawing on some of the nation's leading personnel and cybersecurity thought leaders for enhancing, accelerating, and assuring the United States Navy's ability to counter existing and emerging security threats.

Responsibilities include developing COMSEC key management architectures, lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment and keying material, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; or Associate's degree plus 4 years COMSEC experience; or 6 years COMSEC work experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SAR eligibility.
• IAT/IAM Level II certification.
• Experience with COMSEC key management and EKMS/KMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain COMSEC key management architectures.
• Support lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment, keying material, and ECU deliverables.
• Coordinate COMSEC activities with developers, security personnel, and government customers.
• Maintain compliance with COMSEC policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance.
• Utilize KMI and EKMS processes for distribution, tracking, and accountability of cryptographic material.
• Provide technical support for cryptographic implementations, including testing and sustainment.
• Assist with COMSEC account inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Support certification, accreditation, and implementation of cryptographic solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and security artifacts.
• Collaborate with government and international partners on interoperability.
• Research and evaluate cryptographic technologies and modernization efforts.
• Communicate technical information through reports, briefings, and leadership coordination.

Skills

IAT/IAM Level II certification

Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAR

Key management

NSA UIC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's Degree + 4 years COMSEC experience

6 years COMSEC work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

KMI

EKMS

ECU deliverables

Job description

This opportunity is currently in the proposal phase and is set to be awarded in early 2027.

ProSync is seeking passionate COMSEC Engineer II to help ensure security and intelligence compliance with policies and regulations, drawing on some of the nation's leading personnel and cybersecurity thought leaders for enhancing, accelerating, and assuring the United States Navy's ability to counter existing and emerging security threats. ProSync Technology Group, LLC (ProSync) is an award-winning, SDVOSB Defense Contracting company with a strong military heritage and a record of excellence in supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. If you have prior military service or government contracting experience, are proud to serve and support our nation, and want to help support ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible,"

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain Communications Security (COMSEC) key management architectures supporting mission and operational requirements.
• Support the lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment, keying material, and End Cryptographic Unit (ECU) deliverables in accordance with NSA and DoD requirements.
• Coordinate COMSEC activities with system developers, security personnel, program stakeholders, and government customers to ensure secure integration of cryptographic capabilities.
• Manage and maintain compliance with COMSEC policies, procedures, and regulatory guidance governing classified communications and information systems.
• Utilize and support Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) processes for the distribution, tracking, and accountability of cryptographic material.
• Provide technical support for cryptographic implementations, including troubleshooting, configuration management, testing, and operational sustainment.
• Assist with COMSEC account inspections, audits, inventory activities, and corrective action efforts to ensure accountability and compliance.
• Support the certification, accreditation, and implementation of cryptographic solutions within enterprise and mission environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, reports, and security artifacts related to COMSEC operations and key management activities.
• Collaborate with government and international partners to support cryptographic interoperability requirements and secure communications initiatives.
• Research, evaluate, and provide recommendations regarding cryptographic technologies, key management processes, and COMSEC modernization efforts.
• Communicate technical information effectively through written reports, briefings, and coordination with program leadership, government representatives, and operational stakeholders.
• Four (4) or more years' experience in developing COMSEC key architecture and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, process and certification.
• Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interface with systems developers and international partners.
• Familiarity with NSA UIC process.
• Familiarity with KMI and EKMS systems.
• Ability to work with little to no oversight.
• Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification. (i.e. Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, CCSP, etc.)
• A minimum Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Special Access Request (SAR) eligibility or higher is required to be considered for this position.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (OR) an Associate's Degree plus 4 years of additional COMSEC experience may be substituted.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of additional COMSEC work experience may be substituted.

Join PROSYNC and enjoy our great benefits!

COMPENSATION

We offer sign on bonuses! We also offer bonuses that are awarded quarterly to our employees and our compensation rates are highly competitive.

HEALTH & RETIREMENT

We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee assistance program for those difficult times or when you need to take care of your mental health.

EDUCATION

Individual growth is a priority at ProSync. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification they need to propel them to the next level.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE

A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at ProSync, but it's also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything else you want to develop in your personal life. We offer generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays a year. ProSync also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle