Security Specialist III

About the role

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside clients to tackle complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide diligent oversight of COMSEC operations and execute critical lifecycle management functions in support of the program office mission and COMSEC enterprise.
• Apply technical expertise and program management skills to maintain the integrity, availability, and security of communications systems through rigorous management of COMSEC equipment, keying material, and associated processes.
• Responsible for the receipt, transfer, safeguarding, custody, issuance, and destruction of COMSEC material in accordance with NSA COMSEC Policy.
• Provide oversight and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment at the program management office and field sites.
• Manage and maintain secure voice equipment and mobile secure phones, providing user training, updates, and technical guidance as required.
• Operate, support, and troubleshoot secure communication systems, including vIPer phones, DIAS, and AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with security protocols.
• Maintain COMSEC-generated documentation, including Letters of Appointment and User Designations, briefings, reconciliations, inventories, and SF-153’s.
• Conduct semi-annual self-inspections, including inventories of all COMSEC material; conduct and document monthly spot checks.
• Key in-line encryption devices and troubleshoot when necessary.
• Develop standard operating procedures and continuity guides related to specific functions in accordance with the statement of work.
• Develop Security, Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) material for COMSEC custodians and users and provide all aspects of SETA training as required annually or when specific user training is needed.
• Investigate, prepare, and submit COMSEC incident reports to the NSA Central Office of Record Procedures and Insecurities Branch and the Program Security Manager.
• Assist in preparing for COMSEC inspections, audits, and Staff Assistance Visits.
• Maintain the Emergency Action Plan; conduct and document periodic Emergency Response drills.
• Establish and maintain office administration and security records and files.
• Assist with entering data into the physical security tracking database.
• Assist in the development of the Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan.
• Operate a government vehicle in accordance with the DD Form 254 and safeguard government property.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant COMSEC experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a SAP environment.
• Completion of National Security Agency (NSA) IAEC 2112 COMSEC Custodian Course Certification.
• Familiarity with various fill devices such as the SKL and KG Encryptor family.
• Experience with the Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
• Knowledge of NSA COMSEC Manual 3-16 (January 2020), CNSSI 4005 (March 2024), DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, and DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4.
• Proficiency with DISS (formerly JPAS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

High School/GED equivalent.

Travel

Travel throughout the continental United States is required 5% of the time. Ability to travel with less than 24-hour notice.

Pay

The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.

USD $120,000–$128,000

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.