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$133k–$221k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Healthcare Benefits, Paid Leave, Retirement Plans, Insurance Programs, Education And Training Assistance
Posted 19d ago
Apply by Jul 20
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead COMSEC-related support activities and provide technical oversight for cryptographic material and secure communications. Coordinate with government personnel on account practices, inventories, and the integration of security considerations into operational environments.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree with 10 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, including support for SAP and SCI environments. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is mandatory.
Full job description
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
As The COMSEC Engineer Team Lead you will:
Provide senior technical leadership for communications security engineering in classified operational and system environments.
Direct COMSEC engineering activities involving cryptographic key architecture, key-management processes, cryptographic algorithms, electronic cryptographic unit deliverables, certification support, and lifecycle control of sensitive materials.
Translate technical COMSEC requirements into executable engineering and operational practices, coordinates with system developers and Government security stakeholders, and advises program leadership on technical risks and compliance matters. By integrating secure communications protections with broader system, facility, and authorization activities
The COMSEC Engineer Functional Lead promotes reliable cryptographic implementation, disciplined accountability, and consistent execution of applicable national-level communications security requirements.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead COMSEC engineering activities involving cryptographic architecture, secure keying concepts, and classified communications requirements.
Direct technical coordination for electronic cryptographic unit deliverables, certification activities, and integration dependencies.
Evaluate cryptographic algorithms, key-management approaches, and implementation plans for alignment with approved security requirements.
Oversee lifecycle controls for COMSEC material, equipment, records, inventories, and accountability processes.
Coordinate with system developers, engineers, operators, and Government security stakeholders to resolve COMSEC integration issues.
Advise program leadership on technical risks, compliance considerations, and corrective actions affecting secure communications.
Develop and maintain engineering procedures, technical documentation, and implementation guidance for COMSEC activities.
Guide team execution and quality control across recurring engineering, certification, and operational support requirements.
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Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience.
6 Years of supervisory experience in developing COMSEC key architecture, and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) Deliverables, process and certification.
Six years’ supervisory COMSEC experience, in developing COMSEC key architecture, and in End Cryptological Unit (ECU) deliverables, process and certification.
Specialized experience in cryptographic algorithms and interfacing with systems developers and international partners.
Familiarity with NSA UIC process.
Familiarity with KMI and EKMS systems. Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $159,600.00/Yr. - USD $266,500.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Related keywords
COMSECCryptographic MaterialTop Secret/SCISpecial Access ProgramSAPSCITEMPESTSecure CommunicationsSecurity AdministrationFederal Government Contracting
Supporting national priorities since 1975. We know what's at stake.®
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1975
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
35,239
Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of: Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
With approximately 2,000 employees across the United States, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers’ present and future needs. Within the government sector, our focus is on Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, and Federal Healthcare.
Offices: 8260 Greensboro Dr, Suite 600, McLean, Virginia 22102, US
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