COMSEC Specialist

BlueWater Federal is looking for an experienced COMSEC Specialist to help provide Information Assurance oversight, guidance and support in accordance with the requirements of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense, and Federal Information Assurance programs at Hanscom AFB, MA.

• Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required
• Establish controls so that only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material.
• Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession.
• Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and their alternates. Document initial and refresher training. Ensure CROs and SVROs conduct user training for all personnel having access to COMSEC material.
• Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate on it with the COMSEC manager.
• Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts. Keep written documentation.
• Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued
• Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
• Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
• Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed
• Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements
• Ensure the COMSEC account maintain minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential
• Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required
• Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users
• Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations
• Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report- Provides AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support & System Administration
• Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account. Document the training.
• Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.

• Associates degree and 4 years of experience
• Certification in Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operations and equipment
• Familiar with directives concerning COMSEC material and ensure all COMSEC material issued to or held by the account is safeguarded and controlled according to the requirements of applicable Air Force, NSA, and associated specialized COMSEC publications and operational security doctrine for the associated COMSEC equipment or system.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance Directives and Instructions
• Candidate must meet the full criteria under DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance Management
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security certification - required (valid certification on day one of employment)

At BlueWater Federal Solutions, a Tetra Tech company, health and safety play a vital role in our success.  BlueWater’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

BlueWater Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary : $41,500 - $52,500