Senior COMSEC Engineer Lead - Cryptographic Security

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 159,600 - 266,500; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a COMSEC Engineer Team Lead in the Arlington, VA area to provide senior technical leadership for communications security engineering in classified environments. You will direct COMSEC activities including key management, cryptographic algorithms, unit deliverables, and certification support.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, extensive supervisory experience, and a track record of implementing secure communications across complex systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience
• 6 Years of supervisory COMSEC experience
• Six years’ supervisory COMSEC experience in key architecture and ECU deliverables
• Experience with cryptographic algorithms and interfacing with system developers and international partners
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead COMSEC engineering activities involving cryptographic architecture and secure keying concepts.
• Direct technical coordination for electronic cryptographic unit deliverables, certification activities, and integration dependencies.
• Evaluate cryptographic algorithms and key-management approaches for alignment with security requirements.
• Oversee lifecycle controls for COMSEC material, equipment, records, inventories, and accountability.
• Coordinate with system developers, engineers, operators, and Government security stakeholders to resolve COMSEC issues.
• Advise program leadership on risks, compliance considerations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures and implementation guidance for COMSEC activities.
• Guide team execution and quality control across recurring engineering, certification, and operational support.

Skills

COMSEC engineering

Leadership

Key management

Cryptographic algorithms

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor’s degree + 14 years related experience

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a COMSEC Engineer Team Lead in the Arlington, VA area to provide senior technical leadership for communications security engineering in classified environments. You will direct COMSEC activities including key management, cryptographic algorithms, unit deliverables, and certification support.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, extensive supervisory experience, and a track record of implementing secure communications across complex systems.