Communications Security SME

About the role

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve COMSEC related issues, ensuring customer requirements align with compliance standards
• Supporting the waveforms project officer with EKMS/KMI services across the Ground Radios portfolio, including implementing threat mitigation practices, coordinating with vendors, and executing tasks that advance crypto modernization efforts
• Training personnel in COMSEC procedures and operation of associated equipment, as required
• Providing SME support through gap analysis of tactical and strategic cryptographic systems, identifying vulnerabilities and end of life algorithms in accordance with NSA guidance
• Reviewing and analyzing KMI COMSEC documentation, operations, and practices within the Ground Radios Project and recommending process improvements
• Assisting with research, evaluation, and implementation of enterprise network solutions and enhancements to support mission and business objectives
• Delivering analysis and data to support capability gap identification and vulnerability assessments, including inputs addressing transitions to updated encryption devices, processes, and algorithms

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree and five years relevant experience or a HS Diploma/GED with seven years relevant experience
• Formal training in a COMSEC related MOS including 0621, 0629, 0681, 0699, 25C, 25N, 25S or formal COMSEC training including USMC Security Manager Resident Course, Army Management Client Course or equivalent training
• Knowledge of COMSEC equipment, keying material processes, and EKMS/KMI
• Knowledge of encryption algorithms including IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE, MD5, SHA, and 3DES
• Experience with strategic level DoD and NSA Security policies and procedures
• Experience with EKMS/KMI COMSEC Documentation language