Secure Communications Technician

Crystal Management | CMIT; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CMiT seeks a Secure Communications Technician to install and maintain secure voice and data networks at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. You will handle COMSEC material inventories, recruitment of installs, re-keys, and upgrades, and maintain accurate records for all managed devices.

The role requires DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification, TACLANE training, and a valid NM driver's license. On-site, temporary September–April, with strict safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems and practices.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Customer service experience.
• Follow proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Physical requirements including climbing ladders, standing, bending, and lifting.
• Familiar with SKL, TACLANE Encryptors, Secteras, vIPers, STEs, OMNIs, and Iridiums.
• Detail-oriented with good record management and documentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking, self-starting, and leadership abilities.
• Diplomatic, multi-task capable and adaptable to dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) and/or Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO).
• Coordinate with the customer on requirements and with other contractors as needed.
• Follow oral and written instructions and maintain cooperative relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Use tools and test equipment for installation and maintenance of secure voice/data networks.

Skills

Telecom systems knowledge

Networking fundamentals

Customer service

Safety procedures

Documentation and record-keeping

Critical thinking

Self-starter and leadership

Diplomacy and multitasking

Familiar with SKL/TACLANE/IRIDIUM gear

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification

TACLANE Encryptor Training

Valid New Mexico Driver's License

Tools

SKL

TACLANE Network Encryptors

Secteras

vIPers

STEs

OMNIs

Iridiums

Job description

Description

CMiT is looking for a Secure Communication Technician to work on the Kirtland AFB C4 Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Secure Communications Technician installs and maintains secure voice and data networks through programming, installation, testing, and maintenance of secure communication equipment. Orders, pickup, loading, storage, and destruction of COMSEC materials, complete daily inventories of all COMSEC material. Work from customer-submitted work orders. Coordinate with the customer to ensure the required services are installed and operational. Maintain accurate records of all managed devices and COMSEC materials, and manage scheduling of installs, re-keys, and upgrades. Maintains a safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations. This is a temporary on-site position September - April.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) and/or Secure Voice Responsible Officer (SVRO).
• Coordinates with the customer on specific requirements, and where necessary and appropriate coordinates with other contractors.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, meet with the customer tactfully and courteously, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with customers and coworkers.
• Use tools and test equipment required for the installation and maintenance of telephone and data network services.

Qualifications Required

• Knowledge of telecommunications systems and practices.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Customer service experience.
• Follow proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed in a telephone switch environment.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the positions such as climbing ladders, standing, bending, and lifting for the duration of the duty day.
• Familiar with SKL, TACLANE Network Encryptors, Secteras, vIPers, STEs, OMNIs, and Iridiums.
• Must be detail-oriented, with good record management skills, and capable of maintaining documentation, forms, and inventories.
• Must possess refined critical thinking skills, should be a self-starter, and possess the ability to direct the activities of other team members.
• Must be diplomatic, multi-task capable, detail-oriented, adaptive to a dynamic environment, dependable, and reliable.

Education/Certifications Required

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License Required
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 compliant baseline certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP) or higher
• TACLANE Encryptor Training

Clearance Required

• Requires a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance