COMSEC Engineer

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Requisition Number:30952

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$-$

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People
  – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships
  – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership
  – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First
  – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future
  – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency
  – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Mission Technologies is seeking a COMSEC Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA. The Communication Security (COMSEC) Engineer/Analyst is a mid-level role supporting secure communications systems through a government contract vehicle. This position involves designing, implementing, and analyzing COMSEC protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data transmissions. The role requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks, comply with National Manager guidelines, and maintain operational security in dynamic environments such as defense and intelligence operations.

• Well‑rounded knowledge and adherence to COMSEC principles.
• Knowledge and experience working with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) systems and/or COMSEC Management Control Systems (CMCS).
• Assist in the development, evaluation and deployment of cryptographic solutions, including key management systems, encryption algorithms, and secure communication protocols to protect classified information.
• Manage COMSEC accounts, including the distribution, accounting, and destruction of cryptographic keys and materials, while adhering to strict accountability procedures and auditing requirements.
• Management of COMSEC systems and adhering to National Manager processes and Two‑Person Integrity (TPI) standards.
• Integrate COMSEC solutions with existing networks and systems, diagnose issues, and provide technical support to resolve disruptions in secure data flows.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for COMSEC audits, incident reports, and regulatory submissions; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to DoD/IC policies and contractual obligations.
• Participate in training for COMSEC best practices to team members and end‑users; participate in cross‑functional meetings to align security measures with mission objectives and National Manager processes.
• Support the monitoring and troubleshooting of COMSEC systems, including logging incidents and recommending corrective actions to maintain operational…