COMSEC Specialist

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled COMSEC Specialist to support the Service, Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Contract. As a COMSEC Specialist Local Element, you will be responsible for ensuring the secure transmission of sensitive information across the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.

• Adhere to 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

• 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, participates in training to maintain a baseline skillset and knowledge base, provides 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; maintains 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

• 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

• 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