Comsec Custodian, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Santa Ana, CA · AFS : Intelligence Systems Engineering

This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of communications security (COMSEC) within classified environments for a defense technology company. Responsibilities include drafting policies, implementing security procedures, managing key material, conducting inventories, and training personnel on COMSEC protocols. Requires a Top Secret security clearance and experience with secure equipment and cryptographic keying material.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.
  2. Perform installation of secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate to deliver encryption device(s) and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialists maintaining classified networks.
  3. Administer a Top Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
  4. Ensure proper physical security accreditation has been issued by designated Program Security Officers for supported facilities.
  5. Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.

Skills

Required

  • Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures to include the acquisition, maintenance, operations and disposition of COMSEC equipment.
  • Experience with Modern Fill Devices (MFD) or Simple Key Loader (SKL).
  • 2-4 years of experience in a Comsec Manager role.
  • Top Secret security clearance
  • Eligibility for Special Access Programs

Nice to have

  • Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC).
  • Experience with the Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA), Information System Security Program Application (ISSPA), and COMSEC Automated Registration System (CARS).
  • Experience with crypto evaluation reports and maintaining matrices of crypto items / keys.
  • Experience with KMI Operating Account (KOA) Agents (KOAAs).

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain at least an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs.