COMSEC Manager

By Light Professional IT Services; Vandenberg AFB (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated COMSEC Manager to oversee critical communications security programs at a key military installation. This role involves managing COMSEC accountability, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, and providing essential training to personnel. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in COMSEC operations, a strong understanding of security protocols, and an active TS/SCI Security Clearance. Join a team committed to excellence in national defense and contribute to innovative IT solutions that support our nation's guardians and airmen.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures.
• 8-12 years of experience managing COMSEC programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Delta or installation COMSEC program and staff.
• Ensure all COMSEC equipment is accounted for and managed.

Skills

COMSEC Accountability

User Training

Cryptographic Management

COMSEC Procedures

Education

8-12 years of experience in COMSEC

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Cryptographic Management System (CMS)

Job description

American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) are hiring dedicated and talented IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract. EWOCS provides reliable high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for the Guardians, Airmen, and Government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base. Be a part of the team that delivers excellence in national missile defense, human space flight, space launch, and combat rescue!

Responsibilities

The COMSEC Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manage the Delta or installation COMSEC program.
• Manage SLD 30 COMSEC Office to include all office staff COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVRO) who perform duties IAW AFMAN 17-1302-O, COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) OPERATIONS, Paragraph 2.14.1. to serve as focal points for all COMSEC matters and Secure Voice devices.
• Manage COMSEC requirements IAW AFSSI 7700, EMISSION SECURITY, AFMAN 171302-O, COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) OPERATIONS Paragraph 4.1., AFSSI 7703, COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY: PROTECTED DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, and AFSSI 7702, EMISSION SECURITY COUNTERMEASURES REVIEWS, and report status directly to the COMSEC Manager.
• Ensure designated CRO provides user-training to their personnel who handle COMSEC material and equipment and who perform COMSEC custodian services.
• Ensure all COMSEC equipment is accounted for on the Custodian Inventory Report (formerly, CA/CRL).
• Manage SVRO duties for customers IAW AFMAN 17-1302-O, COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY (COMSEC) OPERATIONS, Paragraph 5.5.
• Establish the Delta/base main COMSEC account IAW AFMAN 17-1302-O.
• Assign and appoint qualified Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operational Account Manager (KOAM) alternate KOAMs to the COMSEC account. All KOAMs must have required training and permanent clearances prior to assuming duties.
• Establish controls and issue COMSEC Material to only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need. Advise recipients of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling COMSEC material in their possession.
• Establish and conduct a comprehensive user-training program for all CROs and alternates.
• Oversee the base Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) and provide written local procedures to all unit CAP administrators. Use Cryptographic Management System (CMS) to manage Installation/base’s CAP.
• Perform a semi-annual self-assessment of both the main account and all local elements.
• Ensure COMSEC incidents are reported in accordance with Government reporting requirements.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Must have 8-12 years experience.
• Must have a strong understanding of COMSEC accountability as well as knowledge of the procedures required for the issue and receipt of COMSEC equipment and materials to include inventory and mailing.
• Must be familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures to include the acquisition, maintenance, operations and disposition of COMSEC equipment.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

SALARY RANGE:

Salary Minimum: $78,825
Salary Mid: $126,100
Salary Maximum: $151,320

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level and market conditions when extending an offer. In addition, By Light also provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

About the company

Founded in 2002, By Light Professional IT Services LLC provides comprehensive systems engineering and management expertise for the design and implementation of both classified and unclassified Government Networks. The core management and engineering te...