COMSEC Specialist

More About the Role

Leidos is seeking a COMSEC Specialist to support efforts for the Service, Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Contract; supporting the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the SMIT Contract, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

The candidate will serve as the COMSEC Services Specialist, supporting the Transport Services Team and the Government COMSEC Service Owner. The selected candidate will possess the skills associated with the execution of COMSEC Services, providing a broad range of information security activities and operations at an approved level of security, across the enterprise. The candidate should have experience supporting a broad-range of programs associated with overall information assurance and cyber security support;

inclusive of security configuration and management services, data protection, anti-virus, malware detection and protection, host-based and endpoint security solutions, and audit and accountability services.

Work location is at a government site and requires the ability to:

• Lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to a 100 feet at a time; lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders.
• Work in confined spaces such as raised floors or communications closets; work in noisy environments such as data centers and operations centers; stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
• Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.
• Have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; have correctable vision to 20/20 or better; have depth perception to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.
• Drive a personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required.

• Adhere to and maintain the COMSEC requirements set by the Department of the Navy (DON) COMSEC Policy and Procedures manual (CMS-1A), and any additional requirements set forth by the COMSEC manager (KOAM).
• Assume responsibility for all COMSEC inventory issued to include In Line Network Encryptors (INE) encryption equipment deployed at SMIT locations including remote sites, CONUS, and OCONUS. This includes implementations that are part of DSTB, Very Small Site Design (VSSD), Surge Kits, Executive Communication Kits, NMCI-managed encryption device at other sites, and any future solutions that use crypto devices.
• Oversee the deployment of COMSEC equipment to include configure, install, cable, key, and inventory of new projects, End-of-life equipment, and tech refresh.
• Direct and manage inventory of crypto hardware and encryption electronic firefly and FTR keys, and participate in COMSEC inspections as required by COMSEC CO/Director and COMSEC account manager (KOAM).
• Manage and safeguard any offline ready spare COMSEC equipment under Government and/or Contractor safeguard.
• Train other local 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 at all time COMSEC LE file/Binder.
• Manage encryption devices via DoD authorized management monitoring tool(s) and/or local…