Communication Security Subject Matter Expert

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Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate’s degree (Engineering Technology, Math, or Science)
• HS Diploma or GED

Clearance:

Travel:

• 25% with valid passport

Formal Training:

• COMSEC Related Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• USMC Transmission Systems Operator (MOS 0621)
• USMC Transmissions Chief (MOS 0629)
• USMC Information Security Technician (MOS 0681)
• USMC Communications Chief (MOS 0699)
• Army Radio Operator (25C)
• Army Nodal Network Systems Operator (25N)
• Army Satellite Communications Systems Operator (25S)
• Formal COMSEC Training (Military/Government/Civilian)
• USMC Security Manager Resident Course or equivalent
• Army Management Client Course or equivalent

Experience:

• Five (5) years with degree/formal training
• Seven (7) years with HS/GED of practical application/experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of COMSEC equipment, keying material processes, and the EKMS/KMI COMSEC program as a whole
• Must be technically competent in data privacy, protection and encryption
• Understand controlling authority roles and responsibilities as well as equipment account roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic level DoD andNSA security policies and procedures, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, andCOMSECkeying material.
• Understanding of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security [IPSEC], Advanced Encryption Standard [AES], Generic Routing Encapsulation [GRE], Internet Key Exchange [IKE], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5], Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Triple Data Encryption Standard [3
  
  DES])
• Understanding of Cryptographic Key Short Title meaning, functions, and usage within integrated, inline and edge-type encryption devices/components.
• Familiar with EKMS/KMI COMSEC Documentation language with the ability to effectively articulate the information when required.
• Knowledge of cyber threats/vulnerabilities, cyber security principles, and risk management processes

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide problem resolution i.e. balancing customer demands with COMSEC compliance.
• Assist the Waveforms Project Officer with EKMS/KMI COMSEC services across the Ground Radios Project to include implementing threat mitigation practices, communicating/mediate with vendors, and complete tasks that support crypto modernization transition efforts
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment, as required.
• Provide SME support to the Waveforms Project to include providing gap analysis to identify cryptographic gaps in tactical/strategic systems and perform capability gap identification and analysis, based upon National Security Agency (NSA)-published guidance memos, detailing cryptographic equipment & algorithms that are reaching their end-of-life.
• Conduct analysis of KMI COMSEC documentation, operations, and practices within the Ground Radio Project and provide recommendations for process improvements, as needed.
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
• Provide analysis/data to support capability gaps and identified vulnerability assessments to include inputs that address the needs for (inline/edge/integrated) encryption devices transitioning to new processes and/or algorithms.
• Coordinate withCOMSECmaterial controlling authorities,COMSECaccount holders/managers, and individual users of cryptographic keying material to determine if short titles are properly being implemented into authorized communication architectures.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
• Conduct analysis and provide inputs regarding outreach, education, training, and awareness of new technologies and activities pertaining to cryptographic modernization practices, short titles changes, algorithm updates, and COMSEC capabilities.