Crypto Lead

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Crypto Lead to support a Intelligence Community customer. You will oversee the COMSEC/encryption team and manage encryption devices across WAN/LAN/CAN networks.

Responsibilities include implementing encryption solutions, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The role requires a strong background in cryptographic devices, network security, and the ability to lead a team across multiple security domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required or eligibility to obtain.
• Proven experience in COMSEC/cryptographic roles and network security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee COMSEC / Encryption team and account management.
• Manage encryption device configurations and maintenance across Enterprise.
• Research and implement enterprise encryption solutions to support customer missions.
• Troubleshoot network media and components; monitor health and performance of security services.
• Develop test plans and documentation for configuration upgrades.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security+

Excellent writing

Ability to work odd hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

DOD 8570 IAT2 - Security+ certification

ITIL Foundations

ISC2 CISSP

Juniper JNCIA

TCP/IP Networks - Cisco CCNP/CCVP/CCNA/CCDP

Tools

MS Office suite (Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

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
• 10 years experience in a COMSEC/Crypto role
• 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

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

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$103,800 - $218,100

Equal Opportunity Employer

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.