CareerPlan

COMSEC Certification Lead (TS//SCI)

Los AngelesFull-time$140k–$200k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Lead the end-to-end NSA Type-1 certification and accreditation for cryptographic systems on K2's high-power satellites and ground segment.

Role type

Senior COMSEC Certification Lead

Builds

Cryptographic certification playbooks and operational procedures for satellite fleets

Domain

Aerospace / National Security / Cryptography

Required skills

NSA Type-1 certification, COMSEC handling/accounting/key management, government stakeholder management, supply-chain compliance, cryptographic modernization, RMF/ATO frameworks

Preferred skills

Spacecraft cryptographic integration, COMSEC Custodian experience, on-orbit operations support

Technologies

NSA-approved algorithms, ITAR-controlled systems

Responsibilities

Interface with NSA and government customers, manage certification schedules and artifacts, translate security requirements to engineering, establish COMSEC processes, mitigate supply-chain risks, develop on-orbit operational procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC