Cleared Senior​/Principal COMSEC & Networking Technician, CA Onsite

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The Communications and Network Systems organization is seeking a motivated and detail oriented COMSEC & Networking Technician (job title: LAN/WAN Support Technologist) to support a variety of national security‑focused programs. This role will contribute to the implementation and sustainment of COMSEC policies to safeguard sensitive communications.

• Administer, implement, and perform day‑to‑day management of the COMSEC program to ensure reliable and secure connectivity for Sandia's mission‑critical programs.
• Maintain accurate records of accountable material and oversee the implementation of Federal program requirements.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot encrypting devices in partnership with networking subject matter experts to ensure secure, reliable communication systems.
• Coordinate with designated Federal officials and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance across security programs.
• Manage physical and electronic keying material, communications security accounts, and audit records, and databases.
• Create and update COMSEC databases and ensure compliance with Federal directives.
• Monitor network health, troubleshoot bottlenecks or off‑normal behavior, and intervene to restore optimal operation.
• Support security audits and contribute to corrective actions and documentation.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$88,900 - $171,900

• Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience or familiarity with Federal security programs such as COMSEC, TEMPEST, or Cyber.
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance or equivalent DOD Top Secret level security clearance.

• Hands on experience managing and troubleshooting encrypting devices.
• Active certification within the DOE COMSEC program.
• Customer focused approach to problem solving and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and the ability to assess potential networking issues.
• Ability to make sound decisions in complex situations where information may be incomplete.
• Familiarity with government regulations, agency directives, and classified matter protection and control.
• Proficiency with OSI model layers, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN protocols, encryption technologies, and secure hardware configurations.
• Experience with operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting local area…