COMSEC Specialist

Locations: Guam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Guam and Oahu, Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed inventory controls, transfer manifests, and destruction certificates for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).
• Develop local operating procedures for cryptographic device configurations and draft compliance reports for senior review.
• Maintain the technical serviceability and accurate configuration tracking of all local COMSEC assets.
• Execute day‑to‑day cryptographic key generation, distribution, and filling operations to support theater‑wide mission readiness.
• Coordinate the physical receipt, storage, and issuance of classified COMSEC materials to authorized personnel and forward‑deployed units.
• Maintain localized database records within automated accounting systems and ensure strict adherence to established physical and information security protocols.
• Take direction, guidance, and mentoring from more senior staff.

Note: Multiple levels of seniority are available based on qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3+ years of position‑relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted in lieu of education).
• Formal certification as a KMI Local Element or Account Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating cryptographic fill devices (e.g., SKL/Simple Key Loader).
• Familiarity with military communication security reporting pipelines.
• Technical experience in OCONUS or austere operating environments.

Clearance Required

Must hold an active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co‑workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.