COMSEC Manager / Security Officer

Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. This position requires a current TOP SECRET clearance. Candidate must be SAP program eligible.

This position is in-person.

Toyon is seeking a COMSEC Manager/Security Officer to serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert performing primary duties as the COMSEC Account Manager in accordance with company policies, the National Security Agency, and cognizant U.S. Government agencies. The COMSEC Manager/Security Officer will have daily interactions with the security team, program personnel, and government representatives. Multiple cross collaboration opportunities are available including local and out of state self-inspections, enterprise-wide working group participation, and providing support to local centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of COMSEC material (receipt, custody, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction) in accordance with NSA and CNSS regulations
• Maintain account records and submit required accounting reports. Audit and inspect COMSEC and CCI materials
• Develop and maintain a Cryptographic Key Management Support Plan as part of the COMSEC Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).Partner with IT and Information Security to procure, install and troubleshoot secure network connections
• Courier classified information and prepare receipts for classified materials
• Process clearances and SAP packages end to end: pre-screens, initiation, maintenance, and termination in DISS and SAIC’s Security Information Management System (SIMS)
• Respond to and investigate security incidents and violations, and report findings with recommended corrective and preventive actions to the company and customers
• Author and implement security plans (OPSEC, SPP, SOPs) in compliance with prime and subcontractor DD-254s and classification guides
• Support inspections and self-inspections, badging, visitor control, and facility security, and provide surge support across the security team as needed
• Deliver COMSEC/CRYPTO briefings, indoctrinations and debriefings, SATE, and OPSEC training, and train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment
• Ensure compliance with the prime DD-254, subcontractor DD-254s, and applicable classification guides

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years professional experience. Relevant military experience will be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a primary or alternate COMSEC custodian or as a COMSEC/EKMS (Electronic Key Management System) account manager
• Experience with NSA COMSEC management policies and all applicable CNSSI
• Experience with COMSEC account software, either DIAS or KMI
• Experience receiving, accounting for and processing classified cryptographic communications material and devices (Vipers, STE, TACLANEs, etc.)
• Experience implementing a COMSEC program under the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Working knowledge of NSA COMSEC policy and CNSS instructions, NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, DOD 5205.07, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)s
• Understanding of the core security disciplines: COMSEC, personnel, physical, information, insider threat, OPSEC and industrial security
• Strong briefing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with senior internal and external shareholders
• Well versed in Microsoft Office suite (MSWord, Excel, Power Point)
• Daily, on-site support during core business hours, with occasional after-hours support

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

• Competitive Industry Pay
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Dental and Vision Coverage Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and Disability Insurance  
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discretionary Bonus Eligibility 

The annual pay range for the COMSEC Manager/ Security Officer is $135,000 to $185,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment. 

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Salary : $135,000 - $185,000