Network Communications - Level 4

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Aurora, CO seeks a Network Communications Security (COMSEC) – Level 4 expert for 100% onsite work. You will own government security processes, ensure compliance, and safeguard COMSEC material across multiple accounts.

The role requires extensive COMSEC experience and a SCI clearance. You will collaborate with program managers, maintain keying records, and support security education initiatives while reporting to the Government Security Programs Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience or equivalent experience.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• 5+ years as a COMSEC Manager supporting DoD, SAP or IC accounts.
• Ability to travel to other NGC locations or customer sites.
• Willingness to pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence Polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security and government compliance across classifications.
• Develop and implement security processes based on policies to ensure compliance.
• Utilize KMI to receive certificates, keys, and SW packages.
• Maintain accountability of all COMSEC assets for assigned accounts.
• Keep keying records and COMSEC-related documents up to date with program personnel.

Skills

COMSEC management

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems/IT, mathematics, physics, or similar technical discipline

Tools

KMI course

COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC)

DIAS

iApp

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Network Communications Security (COMSEC) – Level 4 located in Aurora, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The position involves COMSEC support to the government stakeholders while balancing the needs of the engineering team, operations, and mission management. We are looking for a subject matter expert that will ensure compliance with government standards regarding the processes for receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction/disposition of COMSEC material. As part of the Government Security Programs Team, you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, develop solutions, and safeguard the communications security material across multiple accounts. This is a high impact role, and our ideal candidate will flourish in a challenging environment while demonstrating extreme ownership.

In this job, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security and government compliance for a range of classification levels including collateral, SCI and SAP
• Work with program managers to develop and implement novel processes based on security policies to ensure compliance
• Utilize KMI to receive certificates, key, and SW packages
• Maintain accountability of all COMSEC assets for assigned COMSEC accounts
• Maintain, in collaboration with program personnel, up to date keying records and COMSEC Requirements Letters for associated cryptonets
• Develop and host security education and training regarding program security procedures including COMSEC security procedures
• Assist in the development of COMSEC documentation, including but not limited to, SKMPs, COMSEC Protection Plans, and Transportation Plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor for technical staff for questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
• Day-to-day support specific to internal programs and stakeholders
• Configuration of ECUs, to include installation, keying/rekeying, administration, and troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• 5+ years of experience as a COMSEC Manager supporting DoD, SAP or IC accounts
• Ability to travel in support of programmatic requirements to other NGC locations or customer sites
• Must agree in writing by way of a Polygraph Consent Form, to take and successfully pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence Polygraph examination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems/IT, mathematics, physics, or similar technical discipline
• Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC)
• Familiarity with mission operations, satellite communications, or aerospace environments
• Experience with supporting space launch operations and rapid development programs
• Deep familiarity with COMSEC requirements and procedures including the acquisition, maintenance, operation, and disposition of related equipment
• Experience with security policy and guiding documentation specific to COMSEC-related compliance
• IAEC-2112 or NRO CRO Training
• Knowledge of DIAS, iApp, KMI or other electronic management system

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.