Senior COMSEC & Key Management Lead

Science Applications International Corp.; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Communications Security Manager (COMSEC Manager) to support USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, Illinois. This role oversees COMSEC processes, account management, and training programs, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and safeguarding of assets.

The candidate will maintain CCEA SBSS custody, operate KMI for cryptographic keys, and produce regular reports and briefs on COMSEC issues. DoD TS clearance with SCI access is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; four or more years of experience.
• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP).
• CE certification or OS expertise for network defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee) or operating systems (Windows, Linux, Solaris).
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document and brief technical information.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Execute COMSEC processes and procedures per DoD policy and USTRANSCOM direction.
• Perform COMSEC Account Management and maintain CCEA with SBSS custody.
• Coordinate and implement COMSEC ETA training programs for officers and users.
• Develop and disseminate USTRANSCOM COMSEC policies and procedures.
• Order, maintain, and distribute COMSEC material and keying materials.
• Operate the Key Management Infrastructure for electronic key generation.
• Enforce access controls to COMSEC material; ensure proper clearance and need-to-know.
• Conduct COMSEC incident reporting and After Action Reviews as needed.
• Provide recurring and ad-hoc reporting; prepare point papers and briefings on COMSEC issues.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Self-starter

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Education

BA/BS degree

MA/MS preferred

Tools

Splunk

Cisco

McAfee

Microsoft

Linux

Solaris

Job description

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Communications Security Manager (COMSEC Manager) to support USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB, Illinois. This role oversees COMSEC processes, account management, and training programs, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and safeguarding of assets.

The candidate will maintain CCEA SBSS custody, operate KMI for cryptographic keys, and produce regular reports and briefs on COMSEC issues. DoD TS clearance with SCI access is required.