COMSEC Manager

Jobs via Dice; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Communications Security Manager to oversee COMSEC for USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, IL. The role involves managing security processes, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with DoD policies. Candidates must possess a BA/BS degree, relevant experience, and DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant experience.
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Experience creating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Executing COMSEC processes per DoD policy.
• Managing the COMSEC Account and coordinating with SBSS.
• Developing COMSEC Education and Training programs.

Skills

Technical communication

Documentation creation

Multi-priority management

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS degree

Tools

Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)

IAT Level II certification

Computing Environment certification

Job description

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Job ID: 2505970

Location: SCOTT AFB, IL, US

Date Posted: 2025-05-23

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Security Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description
SAIC is seeking a Communications Security Manager (COMSEC Manager) to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois, approximately 23 miles from St. Louis, MO. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract aims to provide strategic, technical, and program management support to modernize the combatant command's infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6).

The successful candidate will oversee COMSEC for USTRANSCOM, the Transportation Component Commands, and other reporting elements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Executing Communication Security (COMSEC) processes and procedures in accordance with DoD policy and USTRANSCOM guidelines.
• Managing the COMSEC Account, serving as the CCEA Custodian, and coordinating with SBSS.
• Developing and implementing COMSEC Education, Training, and Awareness programs, including user training and cryptographic agent scheduling.
• Maintaining USTRANSCOM policies for handling and safeguarding COMSEC assets, and disseminating relevant information.
• Ordering and maintaining cryptographic materials, issuing COMSEC equipment to authorized personnel.
• Operating the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) for cryptographic keys generation.
• Enforcing access controls to COMSEC materials.
• Reporting COMSEC incidents and providing After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Providing reports, point papers, and briefings on COMSEC issues.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with possible after-hours and weekend support during emergencies.

Qualifications
Required:

• BA/BS degree
• At least four (4) years of relevant experience
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access
• At least one IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• One Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate relevant to network support/defense or operating systems (e.g., Microsoft, Linux)
• Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) certification
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively
• Experience creating technical documentation
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• MA/MS degree
• Ten (10) or more years of experience
• ITIL 4 Foundations certification

Salary range: $80,001 - $120,000, based on experience.

Additional Information
SAIC is a leading technology solutions provider serving the U.S. federal government, with approximately 15,000 employees and annual revenues around $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.