KMI/Communications Security Analyst

Agil3 Technology Solutions (A3T)

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short & Long)

401k with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition & Professional Development

Parking/Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Agil3 Technology Solutions LLC (A3T) is seeking a KMI Technician/Communications Security Specialist to support the Navy’s Tier II KMI account. The role includes managing COMSEC materials, security administration, training custodians, and ensuring strict control of CCI/STE/SCIP equipment. A3T emphasizes customer-centric, security-focused delivery.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, polygraph, and NSA KMI coursework or equivalent.

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship required.
TS/SCI clearance required.
Must pass a CI polygraph examination.
NSA KMI course or DoD NSA-approved equivalent with certification.

Responsibilities

Perform security administrative tasks in support of DoD/DON security programs (personnel/industrial).
Provide end-user KMI support and general admin duties with minimal guidance.
Handle receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, maintenance, and destruction of CCI, STE, SCIP equipment and related keying material.
Maintain databases for cryptographic equipment and KMI documents.
Sort and file KMI records; train local KMI custodians in policies.
Assist with shipment, storage, and maintenance of COMSEC files.
Develop and administer training for COMSEC users on handling keying material and equipment.
Participate in KMI meetings; provide agendas and minutes.
Develop and maintain a Distribution Plan for COMSEC materials for each account.
Provide records of amendments to COMSEC publications.
Deliver KMI expertise for custodianship, operation, installation, troubleshooting, and secure interoperability.
Support investigations and COMSEC incident reporting to cognizant authorities.

Skills

KMI/COMSEC operations

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

NSA KMI course or DoD NSA-approved equivalent

Job description

Agil3 Technology Solutions (A3T), a fast-growing firm, specializes in IT/Digital Modernization, Cyber Security, NextGen IT, and Emerging Technology services. We provide customer-centric services and focus resources to exceed expectations; and ensure our customers, employees, and other stakeholders are the focal point of all decisions and actions.

The successful KMI Technician/Communications Security Specialist candidate will support the Navy’s second largest KMI Tier II account, which services 68 local element commands. KMI manages the receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, preventive maintenance, and destruction of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), Secure Terminal Equipment (STE), and Secure Communications Interoperable Protocol (SCIP) equipment and associated keying material; maintaining computer databases for various cryptographic equipment and KMI account administrative documents; sorting, arranging, and filing KMI records and files. KMI operations is a critical mission to our Navy customer.

Job Duties:

Perform security administrative tasks, requiring practical knowledge of security objectives, requirements, and processes in support of established DoD and DON security programs (e.g. personnel or industrial security)
Provides end-user KMI support and performs general administrative duties with minimal guidance
Provide administrative assistance with the receipt, transfer, physical security, issue, inventory, preventive maintenance, and destruction of CCI, STE, and SCIP equipment and associated keying material
Maintain computer databases for various cryptographic equipment and KMI account administrative documents
Sort, arrange, and file KMI records and files; training local element command KMI custodians in NCTSSD KMI policy and procedures
Assist with the shipment, storage, and maintain the account COMSEC files
Train local element command custodians in organizational KMI policy and procedures. Develop and administer a robust training program for the COMSEC user community on handling and protection of keying material, aids, and equipment
Participate in KMI related meetings and briefs, provide meeting agendas, maintain minutes and action item lists
Develop and maintain a Distribution Plan to ensure strict control of COMSEC material for each COMSEC account
Provide prompt and accurate records of all amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account
Deliver KMI subject matter expertise on the proper custodianship, safeguarding and operation of DoD-provided COMSEC equipment, keying and other materials, to include installation of equipment, loading and zeroing equipment, troubleshooting (when necessary), and emergency destruction procedures, in order to satisfy requirements for secure interoperability for new personnel or equipment and when new policy procedures require it
Shall provide COMSEC subject matter expertise for investigations and comply with security procedures; investigate, prepare, and submit COMSEC incident reports to multiple cognizant security authorities

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: TS/SCI Clearance
Must be able to pass the Random Counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination
Completed the National Security Agency (NSA) KMI course and/or a DoD NSA-approved equivalent with documented certification

Specialized and Other Experience:

Ten (10) years of documented real-world experience in KMI/COMSEC operations at DoD activities – preferably in high operational tempo environments supporting a significant amount of mission partners. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by information technology related experience which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include completing work independently that rarely requires editing or review by others.
- Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include resolving simple and routine problems, questions, or complaints and providing support and guidance to customers on non-routine issues; serving as a primary resource for customers, requesting assistance with complex issues when necessary; and participating in meetings and providing advice to customers in own area of expertise.
- Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include expressing facts and ideas in a clear, concise, convincing, and organized manner; clearly conveying moderately complex ideas, concepts, and information to customers; exhibiting active listening by demonstrating understanding of audience comments and/or questions.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives; recognizing and taking action to address non-routine problems; soliciting feedback from multiple stakeholders to understand an issue or problem and accurately assess its root causes and potential solutions; seeking supervisory review where appropriate.

Company Overview

Agil3 Technology Solutions LLC ("A3T") is a Northern Virginia based, ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 & ISO 27001 Certified, Women-Owned (WOSB) and Service-disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) small business. A recent recipient of the prestigious Washington Technology TOP 50 (ranking #9, and on the list for last 4 years!), A3T is experiencing industry leading recognition and growth. In addition to the CEO’s recognition as an “All-Star Entrepreneur”, A3T is recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country, by Vet 50 as Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses, and is featured in CyberSecurity Ventures / Cybercrime Magazine! “As a go-to Women-Owned Cybersecurity company in US and internationally”. As part of our growth, we are looking for YOU to join our growing team.

A3T offers excellent benefits to enhance the work-life balance, including: