INFOSEC KOAM Specialist — COMSEC & Risk Advisory

DLA Careers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) to operate as KOAM and CPA on KMI systems in the Arlington, VA area. The role includes performing cradle-to-grave lifecycle management of cryptographic material and conducting system administration tasks on KMI platforms.

The position requires developing and maintaining COMSEC SOPs, conducting inventories and audits, and advising senior leadership on risk and vulnerabilities to strengthen the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at or above GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience as KOAM/COMSEC Account Manager handling cradle-to-grave lifecycle of cryptographic items per NSA policies.
• CPA experience on KMI systems: admin, OS maintenance, user accounts, cryptographic keys.
• Experience conducting COMSEC audits, inventories, SOPs, and incident/corrective action reporting.
• Four core competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Serves as KOAM and manages lifecycle of classified cryptographic material in line with NSA policies.
• Performs technical system administration on KMI platforms, including OS maintenance and key management.
• Develops and maintains local COMSEC SOPs and conducts inventories/audits as required.
• Advises senior leadership on risk, vulnerabilities, and security posture.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

DLA Careers is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) to operate as KOAM and CPA on KMI systems in the Arlington, VA area. The role includes performing cradle-to-grave lifecycle management of cryptographic material and conducting system administration tasks on KMI platforms.

The position requires developing and maintaining COMSEC SOPs, conducting inventories and audits, and advising senior leadership on risk and vulnerabilities to strengthen the organization's security posture.