COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
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13-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 91800 - 196300
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
13-06-2025
Job Description
Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world
At AWS we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally to include on-site troubleshooting network deployment regular keying and inventorying of devices and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
- Appoint and train partner teams to support ad-hoc requirements.
- Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
- Vigorously audit individual accounts.
- Reviewing proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
- Advising management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
- Act as liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice guidance and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
- Serve as a COMSEC subject matter experts on Government inter-agency working groups committees and task forces.
- Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
- Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
- Develop and update operating procedures based on site equipment and mission partners.
- Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site equipment and mission partners.
- Conduct semi-annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
- Perform all necessary backups system upgrades reconciliations and inventories of COMSEC material.
- Support the semi-annual COMSEC training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Support the semi-annual EAP training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Maintain all COMSEC account and subaccount file plans as instructed per mission partner.
- Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK SKL SDS).
- Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed
- Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs
About the team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here which is why we arent focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead were happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced lifeboth in and outside of work.
- 2 years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
- Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices keys and loaders
- 5 years of industry experience using Project Management principles
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Developing and interpreting policies procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery and execution of COMSEC programs.
- Experience in making recommendations for resolving COMSEC problems and requirements for multiple mission partners that utilize Type-1 encryptors to secure their networks.
- Providing technical advice guidance and recommendations to high level management officials and technical staff on critical COMSEC security issues.
- Experience in developing SOPs for all types of COMSEC actions. (E.g. Annual Rekey Encryptor Upgrades STE Use)
- Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
At AWS we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally to include on-site troubleshooting network deployment regular keying and inventorying of devices and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
- Appoint and train partner teams to support ad-hoc requirements.
- Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
- Vigorously audit individual accounts.
- Reviewing proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
- Advising management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
- Act as liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice guidance and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
- Serve as a COMSEC subject matter experts on Government inter-agency working groups committees and task forces.
- Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
- Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
- Develop and update operating procedures based on site equipment and mission partners.
- Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site equipment and mission partners.
- Conduct semi-annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
- Perform all necessary backups system upgrades reconciliations and inventories of COMSEC material.
- Support the semi-annual COMSEC training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Support the semi-annual EAP training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Maintain all COMSEC account and subaccount file plans as instructed per mission partner.
- Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK SKL SDS).
- Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed
- Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs
About the team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Here at AWS we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here which is why we arent focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead were happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced lifeboth in and outside of work.
- 2 years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
- Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices keys and loaders
- 5 years of industry experience using Project Management principles
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Developing and interpreting policies procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery and execution of COMSEC programs.
- Experience in making recommendations for resolving COMSEC problems and requirements for multiple mission partners that utilize Type-1 encryptors to secure their networks.
- Providing technical advice guidance and recommendations to high level management officials and technical staff on critical COMSEC security issues.
- Experience in developing SOPs for all types of COMSEC actions. (E.g. Annual Rekey Encryptor Upgrades STE Use)
- Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $91800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $196300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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