Subject Matter Expert (COMSEC)
Position Code: PWS 3.2.1 (J)
Clearance Level: Active Top Secret/SCI (Required at time of submission)
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Hours: Monday – Friday, normal business hours
Hybrid Eligible: Yes, subject to agency policy
Travel: Up to 25%
Roles/Responsibilities:
In the role of Subject Matter Expert (COMSEC), you will leverage your expertise to:
· Lead the design and integration of complex tactical networks, including IP-based networks, SATCOM, and terrestrial transmission systems.
· Manage and maintain Type 1/High Assurance cryptographic devices in support of overarching COMSEC programs.
· Oversee the implementation and operation of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and tactical tools (iApp, ACES, SKL, TKL, and NGLD).
· Integrate voice and tactical radio networks into broader enterprise network architectures.
· Serve as a technical lead for Information Assurance System Engineering and firewall administration.
· Provide strategic technical guidance to ensure the integrity of secure communication links across varied transmission platforms.
Requirements:
· Experience: Minimum of twenty-five (25) years of Information Technology experience.
· Specialized Expertise: Extensive background in COMSEC management and tactical network design.
· Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Key Management Systems (KMI, SKL, TKL, etc.) and high-assurance cryptographic hardware.
· Security Foundation: Proven experience in Information Assurance principles and firewall administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Prior experience within a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), specifically supporting C3N Tactical Network systems.
· Advanced certifications in Network Engineering or Information Assurance (e.g., CCIE, CISSP).
· Demonstrated ability to translate complex tactical requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
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