Senior COMSEC & Network Engineer (Cloud/Classified)

General Dynamics - IT; El Segundo (CA); In loco; USD 108.000 - 144.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

General Dynamics IT seeks a highly skilled COMSEC and Network Engineer to lead secure communications within a classified Azure Cloud environment. The role bridges cryptographic hardware with software-defined networking, ensuring end-to-end security of data in transit and compliance with NSA CSfC and government mandates.

You will manage secured Azure networks, TACLANE devices, and KMI/SKL keying materials while collaborating with architects and security engineers to maintain a robust, low-latency

Competenze

• BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering with at least 4 years focused on COMSEC and Cryptographic systems.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Cloud experience configuring networking components within Azure Government or Classified Cloud environments.

Mansioni

• Design and implement COMSEC solutions across classified Azure environments (IL5/IL6), ensuring CSfC compliance.
• Manage and optimize Azure virtual networks, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways for secure connectivity.
• Install, configure, and maintain Type-1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) and cryptographic keying materials.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for key management, device auditing, and incident response.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Network Engineers and Security Engineers to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues.

Conoscenze

COMSEC

Infrastructure

Network Engineering

Formazione

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Descrizione del lavoro

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications - Skills

Communications Security (COMSEC), Infrastructure, Network Engineering

Job Qualifications - Network Engineering Certifications

None

Experience

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled COMSEC and Network Engineer to lead the integration and management of secure communications within a classified Azure Cloud environment. This role is critical in bridging the gap between traditional cryptographic hardware and modern software-defined networking in a high-stakes, multi-domain mission space. You will be responsible for the end-to-end security of data in transit, ensuring that our classified cloud infrastructure meets all regulatory requirements while maintaining peak operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cryptographic Architecture: Design and implement Secure Communications (COMSEC) solutions across classified Azure environments (IL5/IL6), ensuring compliance with NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) requirements.
• Cloud Networking: Manage and optimize Azure virtual networks, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways to maintain low-latency, high-security connectivity.
• Hardware Integration: Install, configure, and maintain Type-1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) and cryptographic keying materials using specialized management systems.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key management, device auditing, and incident response in accordance with government security mandates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Cloud Architects, Network Engineers and Security Engineers to troubleshoot complex connectivity issues and mitigate vulnerabilities within the transport layer.
• Accountability & Inventory: Maintains records of all COMSEC material, performing physical inventories (often semi-annually) and securing Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).
• Keying Material Management: Orders, receives, secures, loads, and destroys COMSEC keying material using systems like the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) or Simple Key Loader (SKL).
• Compliance & Audits: Conducts regular audits and inspections to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with National Security Agency (NSA) and agency policies.
• Incident Reporting: Reports known or suspected COMSEC incidents immediately to the program office, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Training & Briefing: Conducts initial briefings and debriefings for authorized users, managing access lists to restricted areas/material.
• Destruction and Disposal: Oversees the authorized destruction of keying material and coordinates the disposal of obsolete cryptographic equipment.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering with at least 4 years focused on COMSEC and Cryptographic systems.
• Clearance: Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience configuring networking components within Azure Government or Classified Cloud environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, BGP, and IPsec.
• Proficiency with HAIPE (High Assurance IP Encryptor) devices and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
• Experience with CSfC Multi-Site and Mobile Access Capability Packages.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) to automate secure network deployments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles in a tactical or enterprise edge environment.
• Previous experience as a COMSEC Custodian or Alternate.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CASP+).
• Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Network Engineer Associate preferred.
• Clearance: Active Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

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OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

T elecommuting Options: O