Senior COMSEC Engineer - F-35 Cryptography & RMF Lead

ARMADA, Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMADA, Ltd. Arlington, VA seeks a COMSEC Engineer to lead cryptographic and key management for F-35 systems. You will ensure DoD accreditation and RMF compliance while guiding government security personnel and coordinating with national cryptographic authorities.

Responsibilities include developing accreditation packages, updating documentation, and providing expert guidance on COMSEC topics to meet program security objectives. A top secret with SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Six+ years of supervisory COMSEC experience and experience in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, process and certification.
• Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interfacing with systems developers and international partners.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field; or a bachelor's degree and 4 additional years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide COMSEC engineering for the F‑35 systems cryptographic and key management architecture.
• Support certification and accreditation activities including DoD RMF compliance.
• Assist in acquiring NSA approval of cryptographic changes to F‑35 High Assurance Devices.
• Attend working groups and meetings to develop accreditation packages and document security responsibilities.
• Consolidate material for accreditation packages and submit documentation for review and approval.
• Provide SME guidance on equipment design, support, and actions to meet COMSEC objectives.
• Update FRDs, FPDs, SOPs, plans, and training materials within 90 days of each Task Order award and annually thereafter.

Skills

Cryptographic systems

Key management

COMSEC engineering

DoD RMF

Documentation consolidation

NSA UIC process

EKMS systems

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Tools

KMI

EKMS

Job description

ARMADA, Ltd. Arlington, VA seeks a COMSEC Engineer to lead cryptographic and key management for F-35 systems. You will ensure DoD accreditation and RMF compliance while guiding government security personnel and coordinating with national cryptographic authorities.

Responsibilities include developing accreditation packages, updating documentation, and providing expert guidance on COMSEC topics to meet program security objectives. A top secret with SCI clearance is required.