COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Amazon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 178,400; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a COMSEC Officer to manage COMSEC accounts, provide training, and ensure compliance with security policies. This role is vital in advising on COMSEC strategies at AWS locations.

Required qualifications include over 5 years in a relevant domain, a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and the ability to travel. The position offers a competitive salary range from $102,000 to $178,400 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• US Citizen, possessing and maintaining an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally.
• Advise management and mission partners on COMSEC postures.
• Conduct semi-annual COMSEC training and EAP training.

Skills

COMSEC experience

Networking skills

IT support experience

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance management

Tools

Type 1 Cryptographic devices

Common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS)

Job description

COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Job ID: 10444917 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, including 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 individuals' accounts.
• Review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
• Advise management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
• Maintain liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information regarding COMSEC standards and policies.
• Serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• US Citizen, possessing and maintaining an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients.
• Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies.
• 2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
• Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders.

Salary

USA, AZ, Phoenix – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, CO, Denver – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, MD, Jessup – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, OH, New Albany – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, TX, San Antonio – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Culpeper – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle – 102,000.00 – 178,400.00 USD annually

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