Manage COMSEC account operations for BLITS 3.0 at Hanscom AFB: enforce COMSEC access controls, issue and account for keying material, run training and audits, maintain records, coordinate shipments, and support KMI operations and crypto equipment lifecycle.
Job Title: COMSEC Manager
Location: Hanscom AFB
Clearance: Top Secret
Program: BLITS 3.0
Company/ Program Description:
Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service, we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.
BLITS 3.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This role will be to directly support the mission of the 66th Air Base Group (66 ABG) to secure information and information systems; to support mission success through effective and efficient service delivery; and to sustain required infrastructure and capabilities. As one part of the greater Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise, the 66 ABG Communications and Information Division (66 ABG/SC) has responsibilities in two categories (1) direct actions in support of Hanscom Air Force Base (HAFB) and geographically separated units (GSUs); and (2) indirect actions to support the AFIN enterprise. Successful solutions for this requirement are expected to have strengths in four areas: integration, flexibility, AFIN knowledge, and technical expertise.
Job Responsibilities:
· Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required.
· Establish controls so that only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need are permitted access to COMSEC material.
· Issue COMSEC material only to appropriately cleared and authorized individuals whose duties require it; advise them of their responsibility for properly safeguarding and controlling the COMSEC material in their possession.
· Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and their alternates. Document initial and refresher training. Ensure CROs and SVROs conduct user training for all personnel having access to COMSEC material.
· Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate on it with the COMSEC manager.
· Perform a semiannual assessment/audit of both the account and all user accounts. Keep written documentation.
· Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued.
· Process electronic messages received via KMI and take necessary actions to correct any discrepancies.
· Provide users guidance on shipping COMSEC-accountable equipment.
· Distribute keying material to user organizations when needed.
· Assist users in obtaining COMSEC-accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements.
· Ensure the COMSEC account maintains minimum on-hand requirements and holds only COMSEC material that is mission essential.
· Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting reports to the AF COR as required.
· Maintain hand receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users.
· Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAP) exist at all user locations.
· Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report- Provides AFLCMC SCI Info Assurance Tech Support & System Administration
· Implement a comprehensive training program within the COMSEC account. Document the training.
· Assist supported controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys.
Job Requirements:
· Certification in Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operations and equipment
· Familiar with directives concerning COMSEC material and ensure all COMSEC material issued to or held by the account is safeguarded and controlled according to the requirements of applicable Air Force, NSA, and associated specialized COMSEC publications and operational security doctrine for the associated COMSEC equipment or system.
· Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Information Assurance Directives and Instructions
· Candidate must meet the full criteria under DoD Directive 8570.01 Information Assurance Management
· CompTIA Sec+ Certification needed.
· Strong customer skills
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Top Secret level DoD security clearance – required.
· Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent with 3+ years of experience relevant to the above responsibilities/skills. An additional 2 years of relevant experience may substitute the degree.
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