Senior COMSEC Systems Integrator – CMCS SME w/TS Clearance

TekSynap; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Senior COMSEC Systems Integrator – CMCS SME to provide senior technical support for integration, modernization, sustainment, and interoperability of COMSEC software and databases. The role supports CMCS and related interfaces used to manage COMSEC operations.

The candidate will serve as a senior SME for CMCS, integrating applications and infrastructure, and ensuring alignment with NIST and security-control requirements across modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of software, database, or similar experience.
• CMCS subject-matter expertise.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with security control lifecycles.
• Experience supporting federal government agencies or contracts (IC/DoD/FDAs).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject-matter expert for CMCS.
• Integrate COMSEC applications, databases, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support software and database modernization efforts.
• Analyze application interfaces, data flows, dependencies, and integration requirements.
• Support design, testing, deployment, migration, implementation, and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot complex software/database integration problems.
• Coordinate activities across developers, database specialists, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams.
• Ensure system integration activities align with applicable NIST and security-control requirements.
• Support technical documentation and configuration management.
• Assist with modernization of legacy COMSEC systems and accountability capabilities.
• Support technical reviews and change-control activities.

Skills

CMCS SME

NIST 800-53

Security controls

Security+ DoD 8570

CISSP

Federal environments

Job description

• CMCS subject-matter expertise.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking Senior COMSEC Systems Integrator – CMCS SME for the Department of State COMSEC IT Services contract.

The Senior COMSEC Systems Integrator – CMCS SME will provide senior technical support for integration, modernization, sustainment, and interoperability of COMSEC software, database, and accountability systems. The role will support CMCS and related applications and interfaces used to manage COMSEC operations.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 9+ years of software, database, or similar experience.
• CMCS subject-matter expertise.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Experience with security control lifecycles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Security+ certification DoD 8570 certification or equivalent.

AND

• CISSP or similar certification within 6 months of hire.

Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with COMSEC accountability systems.
• Experience with CARDS, iApp, CMCS, or similar controlled-accountability systems.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and databases.
• Federal or national-security system integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject-matter expert for CMCS.
• Integrate COMSEC applications, databases, interfaces, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support software and database modernization efforts.
• Analyze application interfaces, data flows, dependencies, and integration requirements.
• Support design, testing, deployment, migration, implementation, and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot complex software/database integration problems.
• Coordinate activities across developers, database specialists, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and operations teams.
• Ensure system integration activities align with applicable NIST and security-control requirements.
• Support technical documentation and configuration management.
• Assist with modernization of legacy COMSEC systems and accountability capabilities.
• Support technical reviews and change-control activities.

Overview

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: DMV Area
• Environment: Onsite in Office
• Noise level: Low
• Schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs
• Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizenship

Active Top Secret clearance.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $170,000 - $215,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

Additional Job Information

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.