Alt COMSEC Manager

Redstone Arsenal

Huntsville, AL

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

The Alt COMSEC Manager supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for

Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive MDA COMSEC Program to monitor and track all COMSEC account transactions for all customers at all designated locations.
• Be responsible for maintaining control and accountability of all COMSEC material that falls within the guidance of the NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, Control of Communications Security (COMSEC) Material, and other government mandated COMSEC regulations such as those found in the NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, Management Client Operators Manual (KMI (MGC)).
• Be able to teach operator functions, troubleshoot equipment failures and perform DIRNSA or vendor equipment upgrades (General Dynamics and ViaSat family of encryption devices) for TACLANE’s, vIPer secure telephones, Simple Key Loaders (SKL), and perform KMI system updates.
• Management of the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system to support the Primary KOAM with Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), ordering, issuing and management of the Missile Defense System (MDS) keying material and associated policies and procedures.
• Providing technical advice pertaining to Type One encryption devices, Secure Voice networks and encryption. Equipment and classified material accountability, Protective Technologies control measures, and various other security issues to ensure systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data in accordance with DoD and National Security Agency (NSA) policies and guidance.
• Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/COMSEC policies, principles and practices in the delivery of all CCI and COMSEC material including installs, troubleshoots, programs, maintaining accurate Local Element (LE) hand receipts, 100% inventories, logs and maintaining COMSEC and secure voice encryption equipment and keying material.
• Ensuring all personnel handling COMSEC have need-to-know, are aware of and understand, all security policies and procedures, properly briefed, trained, and proficient in protecting COMSEC material.
• Developing and implementing Enterprise COMSEC policies, procedures, manuals, and guidance end users require to perform the MDS mission around the world.
  
  

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to interact with and advise Government and contractor organizations with COMSEC requirements and related matters.
• Be able to ensure that all COMSEC material is being controlled and accounted for in accordance with the NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and other COMSEC related security doctrine (e.g. NSTISSIs, CNSSIs etc.).
• Be able to key, configure and do basic troubleshooting of TACLANEs, vIPer phones and other COMSEC CCI material.
• Be able to coordinate various issues involving keying material directly with the appropriate Controlling Authority.
• Be prepared to work non-standard shifts if needed. These shifts may rotate dependent on the needs of the customer.
• Be able to work individually or within a team environment to accomplish tasks/meet schedules.
• Be capable of developing training scenarios and documentation to build expertise among team.
• Be able to document and enforce processes and procedures.
• Have the capacity to work unsupervised.
• Be able to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have good communication skills, work well in a team environment and have good interpersonal and leadership skills.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have service school or DIRNSA school KMI CI-2 Certificate of Training for the Management Client (MGC) Operator Training Course or equivalent title of training.
• Must have experience operating and administrating KMI system Spiral 2 Spin 3 MR 3 or higher
• Must have, or obtain within 20 days of start date, service or DIRNSA COMSEC Manager Training
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security )
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance w/SCI eligibility
  
  

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance w/SCI eligibility by date of hire.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance
  
  

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ