Security Specialist III (COMSEC Custodian)

Responsibilities

• Provide diligent oversight of COMSEC operations and execute a broad range of critical lifecycle management functions.
• Maintain the integrity, availability, and security of communications systems through rigorous management of COMSEC equipment, keying material, and associated processes.
• 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.
• Receive, transfer, safeguard, custody, issue, and destroy 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 to include Letters of Appointment and User Designations, briefings, reconciliations, inventories, and SF-153’s.
• Conduct semi-annual, self-inspections, to include 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.
• Absorb and assist in preparing for COMSEC inspections, audits, and Staff Assistance Visits.
• Maintain the Emergency Action Plan; conduct and document periodic Emergency Response drills.
• Establish/maintain office administration and security records and files.
• Absorb and 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.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED Equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant COMSEC experience, including 2 years in an SAP environment, strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, auditable records, with willingness to support other security related activities, as needed.
• Completion of National Security Agency (NSA) IAEC 2112 COMSEC Custodian Course Certification.
• Manage, store, and distribute encrypted keying material; proficiency with the vIPer phone, DIAS, and AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader to ensure secure classified voice and data communications.

Skills

• Familiarity with various fill various devices such as the SKL and KG Encryptor family.
• Experience with the Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS).
• Knowledge of NSA COMSEC Manual 3-16, dated January 2020 and the CNSSI 4005, dated Mar 2024, DoDM 5205.07 Volumes 1-4, and DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1-4.
• Proficiency with DISS (formerly JPAS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay and Benefits

At V2X, we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their 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 $92,000-$100,000 Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States. Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

Employee Benefits Include The Following: 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.