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Akima COMSEC Manager - (TS/SCI Required) (Diego Garcia) (BIOT) in Diego Garcia,
Five Rivers Analytics is hiring a COMSEC Manager to support the Satellite Control Network Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support (STORMS) contract at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. The COMSEC Manager executes actions necessary to support satellite operations and maintenance required to sustain the operability of communications-electronics equipment located at the Remote Tracking Stations (RTS) in Diego Garcia. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
Enforce proper receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction of keying material/equipment in accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16 and related COMSEC derivatives
Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections, troubleshooting, and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions
Conduct all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide problem resolution i.e. balancing customer demands with COMSEC compliance.
Possess detailed knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), crypto key generation and distribution
Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment
Perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment
Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures
Perform other associated duties as required e.g. provide support to other off-site locations
Qualifications
An active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory, along with eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a relevant field is required, OR 2 or more years of experience in the field
Previous experience in communication security or a related field is essential, with a strong understanding of COMSEC accountability knowledge, including procedures for issuing, receiving, inventorying, and mailing COMSEC equipment and materials
Previous NSA or KMI COMSEC certification/training
Experience working in an SAP and SCI environment
Experience with COMSEC Accounting, Reporting & Distribution System (CARDS)
Experience with troubleshooting COMSEC equipment
Desired Qualifications:
Preferred experience as a KOAM
Knowledgeable on legacy COMSEC equipment
Experience in the management of Windows based information systems
Job ID
2024-14589
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholder s, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.
As an FRA employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
