COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Listed on 2026-06-14
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, Information Security, Network Security
Description
Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will involve managing and dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts across the United States. The role requires continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors, travel up to 15% of the time, and is limited to US Citizens who currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Keyjob responsibilities
- Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, including on‑site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
- Appoint and train partner teams to support ad‑hoc requirements.
- Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
- Vigorously audit individuals’ accounts.
- Review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
- Advise management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
- Maintain liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information regarding COMSEC standards and policies.
- Serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert on Government inter‑agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
- Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
- Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
- Develop and update operating procedures based on site, equipment and mission partners.
- Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment and mission partners.
- Conduct semi‑annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
- Perform all necessary backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
- Maintain all COMSEC account and subaccount file plans as instructed per mission partner.
- Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS).
- Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed.
- Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs.
- 5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
- 2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian
- Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
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Company:
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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