What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMSEC Accountant, 21 CS position at USSF - United States Space Force Forces?
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Description:
Assists the COMSEC Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP), maintaining sensitive cryptographic materiel/equipment, and related COMSEC information.? Manages requests, account for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) as well as keying materiel, issuing materiel to support daily operations, and the proper destruction of COMSEC materiel.? Manages the CAP by conducting required briefings/training for users, and reviewing required documents utilized for granting access to cryptographic resources.? Establish investigation procedures and take immediate action on reporting security issues involving COMSEC assets.? Effectively communicates (orally and written) with COMSEC and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (CRO/SVRO) relaying and ensuring concise instruction/direction to adhere to COMSEC policies and procedures.? Provides continuous COMSEC support, guidance, and resolution of issues involving a variety of cryptographic hardware/software and equipment utilized in secure communication circuits, data, voice, and facsimile systems and networks.? Conduct and document semi-annual assessments and inventories in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O.? Disseminates directives from the National Security Agency and HHQ for HAIPE device compliance, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of vital national information systems. Manages sub-account updates to SIPR ITAC/SIPR Envision to verify that in-line encryptors are updated with current software versions.
Ideal Candidate:
Must possess an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance. Current Security plus certification is required. COMSEC experience required! Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course completion preferred but not required at this time.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of COMSEC security principles, concepts, practices, systems software and database software. Knowledge of the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) program and Management Client (MGC) node.
2. Knowledge of information technology and telecommunication security principles, policies, products, services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g. destructive programs/ applications/viruses, unauthorized access, disruption of services, espionage) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.
3. Knowledge of transmission security protocols and techniques for protecting telecommunication systems from tampering and unauthorized system entry. Knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operation characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess the efficiency of operations and make recommendations involving equipment and system integrity.
4. Ability to develop and conduct training on information technology and communications security.
5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Ability to plan, organize and direct staff efforts, to include contractors. Must be able to manage multiple resources to achieve goals and objectives through action plans. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to communications management and configuration control in communications-computer systems. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
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Qualifications:
The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.Responsibilities:
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB Colorado Springs CO is searching for a COMSEC Accountant to support 21 CS (NH-2210-02, GS-05/11 Equivalent).Description:
Assists the COMSEC Manager for all cryptographic activities including managing the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP), maintaining sensitive cryptographic materiel/equipment, and related COMSEC information.? Manages requests, account for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) as well as keying materiel, issuing materiel to support daily operations, and the proper destruction of COMSEC materiel.? Manages the CAP by conducting required briefings/training for users, and reviewing required documents utilized for granting access to cryptographic resources.? Establish investigation procedures and take immediate action on reporting security issues involving COMSEC assets.? Effectively communicates (orally and written) with COMSEC and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (CRO/SVRO) relaying and ensuring concise instruction/direction to adhere to COMSEC policies and procedures.? Provides continuous COMSEC support, guidance, and resolution of issues involving a variety of cryptographic hardware/software and equipment utilized in secure communication circuits, data, voice, and facsimile systems and networks.? Conduct and document semi-annual assessments and inventories in accordance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O.? Disseminates directives from the National Security Agency and HHQ for HAIPE device compliance, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of vital national information systems. Manages sub-account updates to SIPR ITAC/SIPR Envision to verify that in-line encryptors are updated with current software versions.
Ideal Candidate:
Must possess an ACTIVE Top Secret clearance. Current Security plus certification is required. COMSEC experience required! Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course completion preferred but not required at this time.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of COMSEC security principles, concepts, practices, systems software and database software. Knowledge of the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) program and Management Client (MGC) node.
2. Knowledge of information technology and telecommunication security principles, policies, products, services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g. destructive programs/ applications/viruses, unauthorized access, disruption of services, espionage) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications.
3. Knowledge of transmission security protocols and techniques for protecting telecommunication systems from tampering and unauthorized system entry. Knowledge of commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operation characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess the efficiency of operations and make recommendations involving equipment and system integrity.
4. Ability to develop and conduct training on information technology and communications security.
5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Ability to plan, organize and direct staff efforts, to include contractors. Must be able to manage multiple resources to achieve goals and objectives through action plans. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to communications management and configuration control in communications-computer systems. Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions.
Salary : $41,396