INFOSEC IT Specialist: COMSEC & Secure IT Operations

U.S. Department of Defense; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense in Charleston, SC seeks qualified personnel to manage INFOSEC/COMPUSEC programs, protecting information across on-base networks and external links.

The role involves implementing security procedures for data transmission and safeguarding cryptographic material and CAP access. Responsibilities include conducting semi-annual COMSEC reviews, enforcing IT protection, and ensuring compliance with security regulations.

Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level
• Utilize knowledge of IT principles, methods and security regulations and policies to carry out established base-wide policy to administer the INFOSEC (also known as COMPUSEC) program.
• Implement procedures to ensure protection of information transmitted to the installation, among organizations on the installation, and from the installation on the local or wide area networks, the world-wide-web, or other communications modes.
• Administer the Communications Security (COMSEC) program. Control and protect all cryptographic material and administer the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP).
• Conduct semi-annual functional reviews of all COMSEC user accounts, inspecting COMSEC facilities, reviewing procedures, and auditing all cryptographic holdings.
• Administer the COMPUSEC Program and protect Information Technology (IT) assets against unauthorized, accidental, or deliberate modification, disclosure, and destruction of data.

Job description

U.S. Department of Defense in Charleston, SC seeks qualified personnel to manage INFOSEC/COMPUSEC programs, protecting information across on-base networks and external links.

The role involves implementing security procedures for data transmission and safeguarding cryptographic material and CAP access. Responsibilities include conducting semi-annual COMSEC reviews, enforcing IT protection, and ensuring compliance with security regulations.