(COMSEC) Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Engineer

About the role

Peraton is seeking a Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Engineer to support FEMA Program at Mount Weather, VA. The role involves managing and operating the DHS Central Office of Record, conducting field audits, ensuring proper accounting and handling of cryptographic assets, generating and distributing cryptographic keying material, and providing training and support for COMSEC equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Management and operation of the DHS Central Office of Record.
• Aid in developing and implementing plans, policies, and procedures to meet departmental needs.
• Conduct in-depth field audits of customer COMSEC accounts, adhering to all national and organizational COMSEC policies.
• Assist with assistance visits of organizational COR COMSEC accounts.
• Ensure proper accounting, storage, distribution, handling, and issuance of cryptographic assets ranging from Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) to Top Secret.
• Generate and distribute cryptographic keying material to DHS infrastructure nationwide using the KMI system platform integrated with the Communication Security.
• Provide scheduled and ad hoc training on keying, operation, and maintenance of COMSEC equipment and accounting software.
• Perform COMSEC accounting functions performed by the DHS Central Office of Record.
• Perform cryptographic equipment software and hardware evaluations and upgrades.
• Perform destruction and demilitarization of COMSEC materials and cryptographic equipment.
• Support the fielding, operation, and maintenance of the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), the KMI, and any new equipment associated with respect to Crypto Modernization Initiatives from the National Security Agency (NSA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or an Associates degree and 7 years of experience or a high school diploma/equivalent and 9 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility, or the ability to obtain SCI access.
• DHS Entry-on-Duty (EOD) clearance to begin work on the program.
• Experience supporting the fielding, operation, management, and maintenance of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and associated cryptographic equipment in support of modernization initiatives.
• Extensive experience with COMSEC and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
• In-depth knowledge of COMSEC accounting systems, including the COMSEC Accounting Reporting and Distribution System (CARDS), Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and the COMSEC Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
• Experience with SMART-T (Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical Terminal) operations within KMI.
• Skilled in loading keys onto physical equipment such as Viper phones, Iridium phones, and KG devices, as well as performing equipment upgrades.
• Proficient in Simple Key Loader (SKL) operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions and implement effective action plans.
• Knowledge of secure telecommunications networks, secure communication devices, and the management of COMSEC accounts.
• Experience providing training and technical support on COMSEC accounting systems and cryptographic equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated success in completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Certifications

• Must be KMI certified prior to hire and possess a valid NSA or equivalent KMI training certificate.
• Must be DHS COMSEC Manager certified, or eligible to obtain certification after hire in accordance with DHS COMSEC policy, provided KMI certification is obtained prior to the start date.

Details

• Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000.
• Benefits: Peraton offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. For more details, visit https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.