On-Site KMI & COMSEC Engineer for Federal Programs

Peraton; Bluemont (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Engineer to support the FEMA program at Mount Weather, VA. The role involves managing COMSEC, encrypting sensitive data, and handling cryptographic equipment across DHS infrastructure nationwide.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and KMI/COMSEC experience. On-site position with responsibilities spanning auditing, training, and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD clearance to begin work.
• Experience with KMI and modernization of cryptographic equipment.
• Extensive COMSEC and KMI experience.
• Knowledge of CARDS, KMI, and DIAS systems.
• Experience with SMART-T within KMI.
• SKL operations expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the DHS Central Office of Record.
• Develop and implement plans, policies, and procedures for DHS needs.
• Conduct field audits of COMSEC accounts per policies.
• Assist visits of organizational COR COMSEC accounts.
• Ensure proper handling of cryptographic assets (CCI to Top Secret).
• Generate and distribute cryptographic keying material nationwide via KMI.
• Provide training on keying, operation, and maintenance of COMSEC equipment.
• Assist COMSEC accounting functions for DHS Central Office of Record.
• Perform cryptographic equipment software/hardware evaluations and upgrades.
• Destruct and demilitarize COMSEC materials and equipment.
• Support fielding and training for COMSEC equipment.
• Support EKMS, KMI, and NSA Crypto Modernization Initiatives.

Skills

KMI experience

COMSEC

SMART-T

Viper/Iridium KG

DIAS

CARDS

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years

Associate’s degree + 7 years

High school diploma + 9 years

Tools

KMI platform

CARDS

DIAS

SKL operations

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Engineer to support the FEMA program at Mount Weather, VA. The role involves managing COMSEC, encrypting sensitive data, and handling cryptographic equipment across DHS infrastructure nationwide.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, and KMI/COMSEC experience. On-site position with responsibilities spanning auditing, training, and equipment upgrades.