COMSEC Account Manager
Core
Manage the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) COMSEC account as a Key Management Interface (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM), ensuring secure communications and cryptographic compliance for DoD systems.
Role type
Senior COMSEC Account Manager (KOAM)
Builds
Secure cryptographic environments and communication channels for mission-critical cyber operations
Domain
Defense / Cybersecurity / Cryptography
Required skills
COMSEC account management, KOAM operations, NSA-approved encryption device operation, secure networking (DMVPN, MACsec, MPLS), SCIF operations, inventory and audit management, incident response for COMSEC compromises, training personnel on COMSEC procedures
Preferred skills
COMSEC account establishment/transition, CISSO/CISM/FITSP-M/GCIH/GCSA certifications, Cisco networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCSP), zero-trust architecture familiarity, automation tools (Terraform, Ansible), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), RMF/ITIL principles, team mentorship
Technologies
NSA-approved encryption devices (TACLANE, General Dynamics encryptors), DMVPN, MACsec, MPLS, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, Terraform, Ansible, Power Automate, Azure, AWS
Responsibilities
Establish and manage the NCRC COMSEC account; safeguard and account for COMSEC equipment and keys; reconcile account records and investigate discrepancies; operate and troubleshoot NSA-approved encryption devices; ensure compliance with COMSEC requirements and Emergency Directives; brief and train personnel on COMSEC responsibilities; develop COMSEC Implementation Plans and Desktop Procedures; support incident response for COMSEC compromises; provide account support to geographically separated units
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
