Remote COMSEC Ops Lead — Automated Crypto & PQC

SAIC; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Communication Security Operations Lead to modernize DoS cryptographic operations. You will drive automation, real-time dashboards, and proactive alerting while overseeing a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, auditors, and logistics staff.

The role focuses on PQC adoption, OTNK, HAIPE, and secure load devices within a high‑assurance environment. The position requires a Top Secret/Secret eligibility, US citizenship, and willingness to travel within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, cybersecurity, EE, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience modernizing operations with automation, monitoring, and dashboards.
• Knowledge of PQC, CNSA 2.0, and NSS standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform legacy 24/7 operations to automated, proactive monitoring.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across engineering, security, and logistics.
• Develop and deploy cryptographic solutions with compliance focus.
• Oversee PQC adoption, crypto‑agility, and key management modernization.
• Deploy next generation HAIPE and NGLD within KMI ecosystem.
• Manage vulnerability, patching, and secure logistics programs.

Skills

Automation frameworks

SIEM dashboards

Crypto agility

PKI engineering

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

TACLANE

SKL

KGV platforms

Job description

SAIC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Communication Security Operations Lead to modernize DoS cryptographic operations. You will drive automation, real-time dashboards, and proactive alerting while overseeing a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, auditors, and logistics staff.

The role focuses on PQC adoption, OTNK, HAIPE, and secure load devices within a high‑assurance environment. The position requires a Top Secret/Secret eligibility, US citizenship, and willingness to travel within