Crypto Ops Leader: CMCS & KMI Modernization

TJFACT LLC - Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) seeks an experienced Crypto SME Operations Manager to support the Department of State COMSEC mission in Springfield, VA. The role provides technical and operational leadership across cryptographic operations, CMCS, KMI, and modernization activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive COMSEC experience, a current security clearance, and the ability to lead teams while ensuring readiness and security of mission-critical cryptographic

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active security clearance.
• 8+ years in cryptographic operations or engineering.
• Experience with CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and security control lifecycle.
• Experience leading or managing technical personnel in classified environments.
• PMP certification or demonstrated program management experience.
• Security+ certification.
• CISSP certification within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the COMSEC mission.
• Manage technical personnel responsible for COMSEC and cryptographic systems and operations.
• Provide senior-level subject matter expertise in CMCS, KMI, and Cryptographic Modernization.
• Oversee the lifecycle management, deployment, sustainment, and modernization of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure cryptographic operations comply with security policies, NIST 800-53 controls, and security control lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, logistics, and other program stakeholders.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic system and infrastructure issues.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks affecting cryptographic infrastructure and mission readiness.
• Participate in technical reviews, modernization planning, and implementation activities to ensure continuity of mission-critical capabilities.

Skills

Active security clearance

Cryptographic operations

CMCS

KMI

NIST 800-53

Leadership/mentoring

PMP certification

Security+

CISSP (within 6 months)

US Citizenship

Tools

CMCS

KMI

Job description

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) seeks an experienced Crypto SME Operations Manager to support the Department of State COMSEC mission in Springfield, VA. The role provides technical and operational leadership across cryptographic operations, CMCS, KMI, and modernization activities.

The ideal candidate has extensive COMSEC experience, a current security clearance, and the ability to lead teams while ensuring readiness and security of mission-critical cryptographic