Senior COMSEC Specialist – Telemetry & Crypto Ops

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks a highly experienced COMSEC Specialist at Eglin AFB to manage cryptographic materials, load keys for test missions, and oversee inspections and calibrations of FGT equipment in support of ALCM programs.

The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, strong organizational skills, and proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in a high-security environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive COMSEC experience with NSA/DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17‑1302‑O, CNSSI).
• Hands‑on key loading and secure test data support for weapon system programs.
• Maintain inspections, calibrations and certifications for test equipment in high‑security environments.
• Ability to manage high‑value, classified assets with meticulous accountability.
• Strong organizational skills and precise documentation practices.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple organizations to meet test milestones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor for COMSEC asset control across telemetry, secure voice, and data encryption.
• Load COMSEC keys before and during test missions to ensure uninterrupted secure operations.
• Oversee inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT equipment and coordinate on‑site activities.
• Set up FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, and coordinate visitors.
• Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties and manage cryptographic keys across accounts.
• Process outgoing shipments, enable inter‑squadron transfers, and handle destruction reports for assets.
• Conduct semi‑annual and formal COMSEC inspections and prepare certification documentation.
• Provide emergent support for high‑priority programs including keying for test events.

Skills

COMSEC expertise

Key loading

Security procedures

Documentation & tracking

Cross‑functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Range scheduling tools

Job description

Canvas Inc. seeks a highly experienced COMSEC Specialist at Eglin AFB to manage cryptographic materials, load keys for test missions, and oversee inspections and calibrations of FGT equipment in support of ALCM programs.

The role requires SECRET clearance eligibility, strong organizational skills, and proven ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders in a high-security environment.