COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cloud services is hiring a COMSEC Officer to manage security protocols and customer engagements. This role requires strong experience in COMSEC and a high-level security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary package and a supportive team environment that values inclusion and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years COMSEC experience as Primary or Alternate Custodian.
• 5+ years of industry experience using Project Management principles.
• Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the COMSEC Program.
• Establish and maintain COMSEC accounts regionally.
• Audit individual accounts and ensure compliance.

Skills

COMSEC experience

Project Management principles

Type 1 Cryptographic devices

Job description

COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

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Description

Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world?

Description

Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world?

At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, to include on-site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
• Appoint and train partner teams to support ad-hoc requirements.
• Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
• Vigorously audit individual accounts.
• Review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
• Advising management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
• Act as liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
• Serve as a COMSEC subject matter experts on Government inter-agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
• Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
• Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
• Develop and update operating procedures based on site, equipment and mission partners.
• Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment and mission partners.
• Conduct semi-annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
• Perform all necessary backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
• Support the semi-annual COMSEC training of all COMSEC custodians.
• Support the semi-annual EAP training of all COMSEC custodians.
• Maintain all COMSEC account and subaccount file plans as instructed per mission partner.
• Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS).
• Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed
• Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs
  
  

About The Team

Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
• Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders
• 5+ years of industry experience using Project Management principles
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery and execution of COMSEC programs.
• Experience in making recommendations for resolving COMSEC problems and requirements for multiple mission partners that utilize Type-1 encryptors to secure their networks.
• Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to high level management officials and technical staff on critical COMSEC security issues.
• Experience in developing SOPs for all types of COMSEC actions. (E.g. Annual Rekey, Encryptor Upgrades, STE Use)
• Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2998633

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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