COMSEC Support Specialist

Canvas II, LLC.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas II, LLC is seeking a security-focused professional to coordinate and administer COMSEC materials and cryptographic keys across programs, ensuring accurate records and compliance. This role plays a critical part in protecting sensitive communications and supporting mission readiness.

The position emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, inspections support, device oversight, and adherence to SCI, SAP, TEMPEST requirements to safeguard national security programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate COMSEC material and cryptographic keys receipt, management, issuance, and accountability.
• Maintain accurate COMSEC records, inventories, and required documentation.
• Support self-inspections, base COMSEC inspections, and other compliance reviews.
• Train and document COMSEC and secure voice users as required.
• Manage COMSEC devices (e.g., vIPers, BITLs, STEs, TACLANEs, KIV-7Ms).
• Coordinate key requirements and replacements to prevent interruption of mission operations.
• Assist users with device operation, keying actions, and COMSEC procedures.
• Conduct required inventories of assigned COMSEC safes and controlled cryptographic items.
• Support ordering, receipt, and distribution of cryptographic keys.
• Assist with firmware updates and maintenance of Controlled Cryptographic Items.
• Maintain familiarity with SCI, SAP, COMSEC, and TEMPEST requirements as applicable to supported programs.
• Perform additional security and COMSEC duties as required to support mission requirements.

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate with the base COMSEC office for the receipt, management, issuance, and accountability of COMSEC material and cryptographic keys. Maintain accurate COMSEC records, inventories, and required documentation. Support self-inspections, base COMSEC inspections, and other compliance reviews. Train and document COMSEC and secure voice users as required. Manage and support COMSEC devices, including vIPers, BITLs, STEs, TACLANEs, and KIV-7Ms. Coordinate key requirements and replacements to prevent interruption of mission operations. Assist users with device operation, keying actions, and COMSEC procedures. Conduct required inventories of assigned COMSEC safes and controlled cryptographic items. Support ordering, receipt, and distribution of cryptographic keys. Assist with firmware updates and maintenance of Controlled Cryptographic Items. Maintain familiarity with SCI, SAP, COMSEC, and TEMPEST requirements as applicable to supported programs. Perform additional security and COMSEC duties as required to support mission requirements.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.