COMSEC Administrator Senior

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace.

The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit  to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting‑edge C2

ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team.

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount.

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared COMSEC Administrator - Senior to support this mission at Mac Dill Air Force Base, Florida.

• Plans and leads all COMSEC administration activities for C2
  
  ISR network engineering support, ensuring the secure integration and operation of cryptographic systems across the infrastructure.
• Develops and implements COMSEC strategies and procedures that align with comprehensive technical analysis and optimization strategies for complex, mission‑critical C2
  
  ISR Transport Infrastructure systems.
• Functions as a technical expert in maintaining a robust and resilient communication infrastructure by ensuring optimal COMSEC posture for all cryptographic devices and keying material.
• Ensures compliance with DoDI 8523.01, 'Communications Security (COMSEC),' by managing the secure handling, distribution, safeguarding, and lifecycle of COMSEC materials in accordance with Department of Defense and NSA standards.
• Oversees COMSEC management for maintenance and modernization efforts for significant C5
  
  ISRT systems under the JEXC2 portfolio, including all SATCOM assets and ground‑based gateways.
• Provides expert guidance to network engineers on advanced COMSEC integration, troubleshooting, and compliance for emerging communication challenges and mission requirements.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of COMSEC practices within network engineering, identifying trends, and recommending major changes to enhance cryptographic security and network resilience.
• Mentors and supervises journeyman and junior COMSEC Administrators, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency in COMSEC operational quality and adherence to directives.
• Leads collaboration with key stakeholders, including network engineers and security personnel, to align COMSEC operations with broader network security architectures.
• Develops and refines internal COMSEC training programs tailored for network engineering personnel.
• Manages the documentation lifecycle for critical COMSEC deliverables, including advanced key management plans, cryptographic inventories, and security incident reports.
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: EKMS (Electronic Key Management System)

• Previous experience as a COMSEC Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level
• Minimum of 8 years' experience with a BS/BA degree or 6 years' experience with a MS/MA or 4 years' experience with a PhD, or 12 years' without a degree or 10 with an AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• US citizenship is required
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 451;
  Element: IT;
  Work Role:
  System Administrator;
  Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Ability to obtain

• DoD-approved…