Leidos is seeking a highly skilled COMSEC Custodian to join our dynamic team of network engineers. As a COMSEC Custodian, you will be responsible for providing ongoing operations, maintenance, optimization, and implementation of mission network infrastructure.

• Safeguarding and Controlling COMSEC Material
  • Ensure all COMSEC material issued to and held by the COMSEC Custodian is safeguarded and controlled in accordance with current regulations.
  • Maintain the COMSEC account files and prepare and submit accounting reports to the Central Office of Record (COR) as required.
• Inventory Management and Reporting
  • Conduct or supervise inventories, and correct any deficiencies as required by the COR.
  • Ensure all mandatory software upgrades are made to COMSEC equipment as required and directed by COR.
• COMSEC Equipment Configuration and Troubleshooting
  • Configure and troubleshoot COMSEC equipment and perform rekeys.
• COMSEC Material Issuance and Return
  • Ensure COMSEC material is issued only to appropriately cleared or authorized individuals who's duties require it and advising them of their responsibility to properly safeguard and control COMSEC material.
  • Maintain records of all COMSEC material issued to users on hand receipts.
• Transportation and Packaging
  • Ensure any COMSEC material is properly packaged for transportation and all received packages are examined for evidence of tampering.
  • Make transportation arrangements and ensure only authorized means are used for transporting COMSEC material in accordance with Section XIV, Transportation of COMSEC Material.
• Incident Reporting and Compliance
  • Ensure any COMSEC incidents are reported in accordance with the requirements of the COR.
  • Ensure the COMSEC account holds only mission essential COMSEC material.
• User Training and Support
  • Train users in proper procedures for safeguarding and controlling COMSEC material.
  • Work with COMSEC users to ensure there is a continuing requirement for specific key or if no requirement recommending to the Controlling Authority or Command Authority that the account be dropped from distribution of that specific key.
• Local Element Support
  • Provide COMSEC local element support to assigned locations, which includes managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing/replacing faulty equipment, and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Document work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintaining accurate site documentation.

• Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Medical Screening
  • Ability to satisfy a government-administered high-risk role medical screening.
• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years' experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Technical Skills
  • Ability to implement processes and maintain accuracy of administrative documentation.
  • Knowledge of/experience with Cisco, Juniper and Linux.
  • Understanding of network transport devices attached to encryption devices to include routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Knowledge of information security practices and devices.
  • Experience with current crypto devices/methods and COMSEC principles and practices.
  • Experience in network and network security design and installation.
• Soft Skills
  • Willing to travel to local WMA site locations, as necessary.
  • Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in team environments.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and project priorities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.