Crypto Lead

CACI; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Crypto Lead to support wide-area/ local networks and cryptographic devices across security domains. You will manage COMSEC accounts, oversee encryption devices and mentoring teams, ensuring compliance with QA standards while delivering reliable network security solutions.

Candidate will design, install, test and maintain cryptographic systems, and develop roadmaps for encryption capabilities aligned with customer goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• DOD 8570 IAT2 level certification (Security+).
• Active TS/SCI, eligibility to pass CI polygraph.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to produce analytical documents and executive presentations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite: Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the COMSEC / Encryption team and manage account duties.
• Maintain multiple secure communication devices across the enterprise.
• Coordinate encryption device configurations and maintenance.
• Oversee WAN/LAN environments with cryptographic, voice, video and data systems.
• Develop system specifications, integration/test plans and documentation.

Skills

Independent work

Excellent writing & communication

Executive presenting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Crypto Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Team CACI has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Crypto Lead. You will support an Intelligence Community customer's wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN) and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains. Focus will be on managing the TCS COMSEC account managers, and over see the cryptologic duties to include operation and maintenance of encryption devices.

Experience in complex telecommunications applications involving all phases of telecommunications network design, implementation, and analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge in communications security for monitoring, operating and maintaining cryptographic devices.

Performs research, requirements analysis, design, installation, troubleshooting, and support of local- and wide-area network hardware, software and applications.

Can install and configure WAN and LAN hardware to include cryptographic, voice, video, and data cable systems.

Develops system specifications, architecture designs, integration and test plans, and all relevant documentation.

Develops risk management and mitigation strategy.

Maintain compliance with QA standards as well as ensuring service performance indicators are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the overall COMSEC / Encryption team. Oversee the Account Management, Custodian Duties and Encryption device configurations and maintenance. Oversee and Maintain multiple Secure Communication devices across the Enterprise.

Will have experience with the following encryption devices: General Dynamics family: KG175D, KG175F, KG175G and KG175X L-3 Family: KG245A and KG245X Viasat Family: KG250, KG250X, KG255X and KG142.

Will have experience with the following encryption device managers: General Dynamics GEM ONE L-3 Common HAIPE Manager (CHM) VIASAT VINE Will coordinate system maintenance, monitoring and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.

Will research and implement enterprise system-wide encryption solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.

Will evaluate and monitor health and performance of the communications security services including hardware and management software. Will develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.

Will develop and execute test plans and supporting documentation of all communications security configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.

Will evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network. Will evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.

Will follow all customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all government policies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• DOD 8570 IAT2 level certification (Security +)
• Active TS/SCI, eligibility to take and pass a CI polygraph.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance.
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed. -
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations -
• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed. -
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management.
• Proficient is MS Office suite: Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Desired:

• JNCIA (Juniper Networks)
• TCP/IP Networks - CISCO CCNP, CCVP, CCNA or CCDP
• ITIL v3 Foundations - ISC2 CISSP
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What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

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