COMSEC Engineer

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications
Command, Control, Intelligence & Encryption (C2I&E)

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Join our team as a Communication Security (COMSEC) Operator in Warrenton, Virginia. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of on-site personnel for the daily execution of a COMSEC operations center, providing crucial support for key distribution, cryptographic services for communication systems, and the management of Tier 3 equipment.
This position is based on-site in Warrenton, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day operations for supporting Type-1 COMSEC key distribution and full life cycle management of electronic key requirements.
• Provide cryptographic support of communication networks.
• Provide daily interaction, to include troubleshooting and problem resolution to offsite locations in aspects of equipment and electronic key.
• Daily use of Tier 2 distribution systems to include CARDS and KMI.
• Monitor incoming requests for COMSEC related matters and take necessary action to address problems.
• Updating and maintaining COMSEC equipment (i.e., STE, Viper, KG-240/250, RASKL KIK-30, SDS KIK-20, SKL AN/PYQ-10).
• Support monthly COMSEC training classes and occasional facility tours.
• Orientate new employees on customer's policies and processes.
• Provide support to customer vendors.
• Submit metrics as required by the customer.
• Support system testing of new capabilities as requested by the customer.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Able to work full-time in Warrenton, VA at a customer site.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance. Security clearances are granted to US Citizens.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In rare cases, ability to work non-standard hours to support mission critical customer needs.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience with current COMSEC equipment and management systems:
  • Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and iApp
  • Management Client (MGC)
  • Advanced Key Processor (AKP)
  • COMSEC Accounting, Reporting and Distribution System (CARDS)

• Experience with electronic key ordering and distribution
  • Setting up and troubleshooting electronic key loaders for key receipt and transmission
  • TrKEK creation
  • iApp key troubleshooting
  • In-person key support to users/customers
  • Coordination with Other Government Agencies (OGAs)
  • Emergency key restoration

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent job experience
• Active TS/SCI w/full scope polygraph
• COMSEC Trained/Briefed
• KMI Certified
• Understanding and familiarity with a Central Office of Record (COR)
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal/customer service skills
• Strong organizational and documentation experience
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to lead problem resolution
• Willing to lead and perform as a self-starter
• Able and willing to integrate self into an already existing, highly functioning, small team environment, and multi-task as required to achieve the success of the daily mission

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviors, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at careers@ultra-ic.com.

Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-ic.com.

We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60.300-.5 (a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin and for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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