Engineering Technician (COMSEC)

AVIAN, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Wellness reimbursements

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and AD&D

Military training leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

AVIAN is seeking an Engineering Technician (COMSEC) to support PMA-262 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The role focuses on COMSEC material accountability, training, and adherence to procedures within a security-clearance environment.

Candidates must have 3–10 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, with benefits and an ESOP package for employee owners.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 10 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Properly account for, store, issue, inventory, destroy (if necessary), and safeguard all COMSEC material provided to them.
• Create and retain the required accounting documentation
• Ensure users have the proper clearance and are authorized to access COMSEC material
• Issue COMSEC material on local custody forms
• Provide written guidance concerning handling, accountability, and disposition of COMSEC material
• Conduct training to ensure that all personnel handling COMSEC material adhere to COMSEC procedures
• Incorporate emergency action and/or emergency destruction procedures for COMSEC material
• Expert on handling Data transfer devices for keying of all Cryptographic equipment

Skills

Experience requirement

U.S. Citizenship

Job description

Engineering Technician (COMSEC)

Job Locations

US-MD-Patuxent River

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. We are currently seeking our next Employee Owner to fill a role as an Engineering Technician supporting PMA-262 (Triton Program Office) at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which foster growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you're a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn't be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Properly account for, store, issue, inventory, destroy (if necessary), and safeguard all COMSEC material provided to them.
• Create and retain the required accounting documentation
• Ensure users have the proper clearance and are authorized to access COMSEC material
• Issue COMSEC material on local custody forms
• Provide written guidance concerning handling, accountability, and disposition of COMSEC material
• Conduct training to ensure that all personnel handling COMSEC material adhere to COMSEC procedures
• Incorporate emergency action and/or emergency destruction procedures for COMSEC material
• Expert on handling Data transfer devices for keying of all Cryptographic equipment

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 10 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

Benefits

At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
• flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses.
• basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs.

At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.

EEO and Diversity Statement

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.