COMSEC Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)
COMSEC Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)
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$ 148850 - 269075
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Job Description
Leidos is seeking a COMSEC Engineer SME in Fort Belvoir VA to support largescale migration and operations on a large highprofile DOD contract. The I3TS program provides enterprisewide IT support to enable DTRAs Information Management & Technology Directorate (ITD) to consolidate modernize and continuously innovate the delivery of IT services and mission capabilities to DTRAs internal and external mission partners operating in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
The COMSEC Engineer SME will provide full lifecycle IT support across numerous customer systems. The COMSEC Engineer will implement COMSEC policies and procedures ensuring the protection of the organizations information systems from unauthorized access or use. The successful candidate should have handson experience configuring and keying COMSEC devices as well as a solid understanding of networking equipment and information security. The candidate should also have strong organizational skills be attentive to detail and have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Adheres to the customers COMSEC policies and procedures and ensures user compliance of said requirements
Configures and installs crypto hardware; troubleshoots issues as they arise providing quick resolution to diminish user downtime
Maintains the health and wellness of crypto devices currently in operations minimizing downtime to users during operational maintenance periods
Maintains and protects keying and other COMSEC materials
Updates keying material per customer designated timeframes
Documents and tracks all devices and materials across multiple accounts and multiple systems
Demonstrates accountability of all devices and materials during yearly audits
Provides COMSEC Custodian training to teammates and stakeholders
Coordinates with Customers teammates and users to maintain compliance with all security standards and maintain deployment schedules
Collaborates supports and offers advice to the customer in technical matters related to the organizations overall mission
CONUS travel as required for installations troubleshooting and maintenance activities
Basic Qualifications:
Masters with 15 20 years of prior relevant experience or Doctorate with 13 16 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in an IT related field with at least 4 years of prior COMSEC or other securityrelated experience
Knowledge of current crypto devices/methods as well as COMSEC principles and practices
Ability to implement processes and maintain administrative documentation
Knowledge and basic understanding of network transport devices that are attached to the encryption devices (examples: routers switches firewalls)
Knowledge and basic understanding of information security practices and devices
Developing network engineering skill set
Strong collaboration and customer service skills
Ability to develop and present briefings to customers and convey technical messages to nonIT individuals
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
Preference given to candidates who can demonstrate basic networking information security or system administration skills in addition to their previous COMSEC duties
IT Certifications such as A CCNA CCNP Security CISSP etc
Must possess an active DoD Secret with eligibility for a Top Secret at time of consideration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in network and network security design where under general direction manages the design installation and support of LAN/WAN based networks and security components such as routers switches and firewalls and datacenter equipment
Ability to solve complex engineering problems
Implemented innovative ideas to solve customer challenges
Original Posting:
May 8 2025For 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:
Pay Range $148850.00 $269075.00The 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
