Principal COMSEC Engineer

Ultra Intelligence & Communications; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

PTO + holidays

Early finish on Friday

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator in Warrenton, VA to manage high-assurance key distribution and cryptographic support for defense communications. You will join a on-site team, perform Tier 3 equipment support, and travel about 5% for meetings and training.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, strong communication, and the ability to work in a small team environment. Non-standard hours may be required to support mission-critical needs.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation experience.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution.
• Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter.
• Able to integrate into a small team and multi-task for daily mission success.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations for supporting High Assurance COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements.
• Provide cryptographic support of communication networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems to offsite locations related to equipment and electronic key.
• Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems including CARDS and KMI.
• Monitor COMSEC requests and take action to address issues.
• Update and maintain COMSEC equipment (Ste, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10).
• Support monthly COMSEC training and facility tours.
• Orient new employees on customer policies and processes.
• Provide support to customer vendors and submit metrics as required.
• Support system testing of new capabilities as requested.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Excellent communication

Interpersonal/customer service

Organizational/documentation

Self-starter / leadership

Team collaboration

Flexibility with non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

COMSEC Trained/Briefed

KMI Certified

COR awareness

Tools

CARDS

KMI

iApp

AKP

Job description

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission Solutions

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

At Ultra Intelligence and Communication (I&C) it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies and services. We are experts in development of critical defense technologies in the tactical communications, military command, control & intelligence, and cyber security space. If you are seeking growth opportunities personally and professionally, we invite you to explore your career options at Ultra I&C.

Ultra Encryption, a division of Ultra I&C, is currently seeking a full-time COMSEC Operator located in Warrenton, Virgina. The successful candidate will work with a team of on-site personnel for the daily execution of a COMSEC operations center, thus providing support for key distribution, cryptographic support for communication systems and Tier 3 equipment’s. This position is 40 hours per week and may require some travel (approximately 5%) to support customer meetings and training events.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operations for supporting High Assurance COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements
• Provide cryptographic support of communication networks
• Provide daily interaction, to include troubleshooting and problem resolution to offsite locations in aspects of equipment and electronic key
• Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems to include CARDS and KMI
• Monitor incoming requests for COMSEC related matters and take necessary action to address problems
• Updating and maintaining COMSEC equipment (i.e., STE, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10)
• Support monthly COMSEC training classes and occasional facility tours
• Orientate new employees on customer’s policies and processes
• Provide support to customer vendors
• Submit metrics as required by the customer
• Support system testing of new capabilities as requested by the customer

QualificationsRequired:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills
• Strong organizational and documentation experience
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution
• Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter
• Able and willing to integrate self into an already existing, highly functioning, small team environment, and multi-task as required to achieve the success of the daily mission
• In rare cases, willingness to work non-standard hours to support mission critical customer needs

Qualifications Preferred:

• 2+ years’ experience with current COMSEC equipment and management systems

  • Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and iApp
  • KMI Certified
  • Management Client (MGC)
  • Advanced Key Processor (AKP)
  • COMSEC Accounting, Reporting and Distribution System (CARDS)

• Experience with electronic key ordering and distribution

  • Setting up and troubleshooting electronic key loaders for key receipt and transmission
  • TrKEK creation
  • iApp key troubleshooting
  • In-person key support to users/customers
  • Coordination with Other Government Agencies (OGAs)
  • Emergency key restoration

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience

• COMSEC Trained/Briefed

• KMI Certified

• Understanding and familiarity with a Central Office of Record (COR)

Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role’s requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].”