COMSEC Specialist

About the Role:

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled COMSEC Specialist to support efforts for the Service, Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Contract, supporting the largest IT services program for the Navy. As a COMSEC Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the secure transmission of sensitive information across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain COMSEC requirements set by the Department of the Navy (DON) COMSEC Policy and Procedures manual (CMS-1A)
• Assume responsibility for all COMSEC inventory issued, including In Line Network Encryptors (INE) encryption equipment
• Oversee the deployment of COMSEC equipment, including configuration, installation, cabling, keying, and inventorying
• Direct and manage inventory of crypto hardware and encryption electronic firefly and FTR keys
• Participate in COMSEC inspections as required by COMSEC CO/Director and COMSEC account manager (KOAM)
• Manage and safeguard offline ready spare COMSEC equipment under Government and/or Contractor safeguard
• Train other local Network team members as secondary COMSEC Local Elements in operating, configuring, safeguarding, and maintaining COMSEC equipment and Encryption keys
• Manage submitted requests using the Request for Crypto Form SF153's and other relevant COMSEC account documentation
• Ensure compliance with the DON for the designated COMSEC POC for cryptographic equipment related to deployments, repairs, and upgrades, as well as tracking the order to delivery
• Manage any firmware upgrades for INE devices listed on the COMSEC account
• Manage, monitor, and safeguard active encryption devices (in-network or accessed from outside the network)
• Ensure compliance with maintaining an up-to-date COMSEC LE file/Binder
• Perform other information security duties, including Trusted Agent (TA) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) token issuer and PIN reset roles as required

Network Responsibilities:

• Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance)
• Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with SMIT Program and customer stakeholders
• Recertify training annually to maintain baseline, participate in training to maintain a baseline skillset and knowledge base, provide input to assist in development and improvement of content for Master Training Syllabus that will define the minimum On-the-Job-Training (OJT) requirements
• Document work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintain accurate site documentation
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures
• Interface with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral
• Interface with Field Base Network Lead and the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral

Requirements:

• BS Degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience in order to operate within the scope contemplated by the level, with 5+ years of prior relevant experience (relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)
• US Citizen and DOD Secret Clearance, clearable to Top Secret
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, such as the CompTIA Security + CE, ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)-Security
• Detailed knowledge of COMSEC regulations i.e. CMS-1A, CMS-3A, CMS-7, IA policies and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of NIST Information Technology Security Special Publications (SP) 800 series, with emphasis NIST SP 800-30, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53a, NIST SP 800-61, NIST, DHS 4300A, CBP Handbook D
• Entry level knowledge of configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and network appliances
• Awareness of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, and routing protocols
• Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel
• 1+ years' experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues
• 1+ years' experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices
• Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements
• Flexibility to work independently, with vendors, or in teams, sometimes across geographic regions and members with varying information security abilities
• Ability to work in a team environment to resolve technical issues in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and team members effectively
• Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in IT Management, Engineering, or related field
• IAT III qualified in accordance with DoD 8570
• MPLS experience
• DevOps, CI/CD experience
• Scripting experience (i.e. Python, etc...)
• Automation experience (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc...)
• SDN/SD WAN experience
• Associate or Professional level vendor certifications
• ITIL certifications

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.