AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video
and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.
AT&T has an opening for an COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO): To support the Intelligence Sector.
The job duties of the COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) are as follows:
CROs are responsible and accountable for all COMSEC material issued to their subaccount and ensure they, their alternates, and users fully comply with all applicable provisions identified in provided guidance & policies.
- This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
- Coordinates/routes all requests for the transfer/disposition of COMSEC material through the program leads.
Creates & maintains a COMSEC file plan IAW specified retention instructions and an unclassified material delivery point.
Ensures:
- Cryptographic equipment is keyed in accordance with the supporting key’s effective date, either loading new key upon supersession of the old key or upon inadvertent equipment zeroization.
- Top Secret keys are received, handled, controlled, stored, & destroyed utilizing Two-Person-Integrity procedures.
- Two COMSEC-briefed individuals destroy COMSEC material as required.
- Establishes a comprehensive, reoccurring training program for their COMSEC users.
- Prepares a written emergency plan and ensures all COMSEC briefed personnel are trained on their duties & responsibilities within the plan.
- Processes all transfer, destruction, & semiannual or change of CRO inventory paperwork in a timely manner; returns paperwork to the program office.
- Publishes a list of people authorized access to the subaccount’s COMSEC material.
- Reports known or suspected COMSEC incidents, including deviations from COMSEC constraints document to the program office immediately; & ensures COMSEC briefed personnel are aware of proper COMSEC incident reporting procedures.
- Requests additional COMSEC material, or relocation of existing material, from the program office.
- Returns excess material and all ancillary material (i.e., racks, cables, power supplies, etc.) to the COR within 15 business days after removal from operations or after identification of item as excess.
- Supports detachment operations and maintenance personnel as necessary on new installs, circuit outages, and troubleshooting.
- The Primary CRO on the subaccount signs all reports unless not present for duty; in the absence of the Primary the Alternate CRO will sign reports.
- Validates, in the form of a requirements letter, the continuing need for all COMSEC material held locally, & requests disposition instructions for any material not required to fulfill ongoing operational needs.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. (#t/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must have at least 3 years in IA Technology or a related field. Must meet minimum requirements for DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification; level 3 requirements are acceptable as well.
Certifications must be obtained within six (6) months should the candidate not already meet minimum certification requirement:
- Certified Network Defender (CND).
- COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+).
- COMPTIA Security+.
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP).
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA).
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
- Required to become proficient on the Customer’s Assessment and Authorization tool to track and document the RMF steps.
Desired Qualifications:
Soft skills (experience with customer briefings), highly organized, problem solving, and self-motivated.
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) (IA Technical IAT II) (Government) earns between $98,100 - $187,275 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Chantilly, VirginiaIt is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
- Minimum 3 years experience in IA Technology or related field
- Meet DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification (Level 3 acceptable)
- Obtain Certified Network Defender (CND) within six months if not already held
- Obtain CompTIA CySA+ within six months if not already held
- Obtain CompTIA Security+ within six months if not already held
- Obtain GIAC GSEC within six months if not already held
- Obtain Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) within six months if not already held
- Obtain Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) within six months if not already held
- Obtain Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) within six months if not already held
- Ability to work on-site a minimum of 5 days per week at the posted location (Chantilly, VA)
- Proficiency on the Customer's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tool to track and document RMF steps
- Knowledge of COMSEC handling, keying, storage, Two-Person-Integrity procedures, and COMSEC incident reporting
- Willingness/ability to validate COMSEC material needs and process transfer/destruction paperwork timely
- Support detachment operations, installs, outages, and troubleshooting as needed
- Experience with customer briefings, organized, problem solving, self-motivated
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