Comsec Manager *

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 61,825 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

Employee assistance programs

401(k) savings plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a COMSEC Manager to join their team on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The position requires maintaining COMSEC inventory, configuring crypto hardware, and managing security clearances.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and be able to achieve a Top Secret security clearance. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 0-5+ years experience with a Bachelor's in a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Familiarity with Air Force Manual 17‑1301 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of COMSEC inventory and submit accounting reports.
• Configure and install crypto hardware; troubleshoot issues.
• Provide technical and administrative support to COMSEC equipment holders.

Skills

Communication-Computer Security (COMPUSEC) management

Team collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Crypto hardware configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High School Diploma

Job description

Requisition Number: 28955

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $61,825.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies (MT) is actively recruiting for a cleared COMSEC Manager to join our team on-site at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Dayton, Ohio).

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date records of COMSEC inventory and submit required accounting reports IAW policies and procedures.
• Configure and install crypto hardware; troubleshoot issues to minimize user downtime.
• Administer initial briefings and debriefings to individual users; maintain copies of all.
• Complete required COMSEC training within the required performance timelines.
• Program and locally distribute COMSEC devices, including Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), Sectera vIPer Universal Secure phone, and network encryptor solutions (e.g., TACLANEs).
• Order, receipt, loading, and management of COMSEC keying material using devices such as the Simple Key Loader (SKL) and other devices as necessary.
• Provide technical and administrative support to COMSEC equipment holders, documenting within the DSS Service Support system.
• Evaluate new COMSEC equipment and fax machines for customer use.
• Provide technical support to facilitate interoperability of purchases of COMSEC equipment.
• Update and maintain the SOPs for COMSEC activities.
• Re-key all circuits as required.
• Assist in properly storing, managing, and maintaining accountability of all COMSEC material and assets.
• Assist IT with networking/cabling troubleshooting and related tasks.
• Assist IT with other tasks as needed.
• Maintain COMSEC access list for COMSEC Controlled/Closed Area Designations.
• Ensure prompt and accurate preparation, signature, and submission of account correspondence, message, and accounting reports.
• Conduct periodic spot checks to ensure clearances listed are valid.
• Develop and conduct COMSEC training and materials.
• Read and interpret complex network drawings and documentation as they relate to cryptographic requirements.
• Perform hands‑on installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment as required.
• Perform Over-The-Air Transfer (OTAT) of key material to remote sites using General Dynamics Sectera vIPer and the L-3 Secure Terminal Equipment (STE).
• Maintain positive interaction and communication with COR.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-5+ years experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field OR 0-3+ years experience with a Master’s in a related field OR 4-9+ years relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks.
• Minimum Top Secret clearance is required to start.
• Familiarity with Air Force Manual 17‑1301.
• Experience managing the communication‑computer security (COMPUSEC) program.
• Complete annual TEMPEST countermeasure compliance reviews and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team that includes DoD civilians, military and contractors.
• Must have a CompTIA Security+ or be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.