Communication Security Lead

Leidos has an opening for aCommunication Security (COMSEC) Leadwho will support the delivery of mission enabling Information Technology ServiceManagement/Integrationand Cybersecurity for a large environment of critical national security importance.TheCOMSEC Leadwill support operations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

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THE MISSION

The successful candidate will provide oversight and leadership to a talented communication security team for the NNSA OCIO enterprise includingmanaging the secure transmission and receipt of data narrative and facsimile communications using Secure Information and Management Exchange (SIMEX) and other secure communications systems. The services shall also include the installation configuration maintenance and inventory for all secure telephone devices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for the installation configuration and sustainment of controlled cryptographic hardware and software.

• Provide the team with senior level experience in maintaining the health and wellness of cryptographic devices currently in operations.

• Provides COMSEC training to teammates and stakeholders.

• Manage cryptographic keys and materials ensuring secure communications and accurate recordkeeping.

• Safeguard and control COMSEC materials ensuring access is limited to authorized personnel.

• Report and investigate COMSEC incidents coordinating with relevant authorities.

• Provide training and certification for handling COMSEC materials ensuring compliance with procedures.

• Conduct audits and inventory of COMSEC materials to ensure compliance with standards.

• Maintain accurate records of COMSEC materials and transactions.

• Manage secure setup of maintenance and disposal/destruction of cryptographic devices and systems and ensuring they are configured properly.

Basic Qualifications

• An active Top Secret Security clearance

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security Telecommunications or a related field; OR Masters degree in a relevant field can be beneficial and may enhance your qualifications.

• Eight years of related experience

• An active CISSP or Security certification

• Proficiency in communication security technologies protocols and practices such as type1 and type2 encryptors and managing cryptographic materials.

• Deep understanding of communication security network security and encryption principles.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Ability to work effectively with other IT teams stakeholders and external partners.

• Experience in leading a team managing projects and providing technical guidance to junior team members.

• CNSSI No. 4005 and TACLANE knowledge.

• Strong collaboration and customer service skills

• Ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative team environment

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations

• Selfstarter with ability to work independently as well as in team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE and/or NNSA site experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of DOE and/or NNSA security policies and procedures

• Experience working in both Classified and Unclassified operations

• Experience working within Managed Service environments

• Knowledge of and/or experience with SD 205.1

• Experience in network and network security design installation and support of LAN/WAN networks and security components

• Ability to solve complex engineering problems and implemented innovative ideas to solve customer challenges

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.