Communications Security Custodian (COMSEC) - Remote

Primary Mission:

COMSEC Custodian provides support for the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Ridge Runner IWX Program and 2/19 SFG (A). As COMSEC Account Manager and IT Technician, the Contractor will provide specialized expertise to ensure the secure communication infrastructure is established, maintained, and operated throughout the exercise. The Contractor shall be provided military computers, office space, SIPR token, tools, and access to COMSEC systems to perform duties assigned.

Role and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Alternate COMSEC Account Manager in accordance with AR 380-40 and TB 380-41; administer Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) accounts using Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and Management Client (MGC) software. Perform computer based Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) account administration using a Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) with Management Client (MGC) software.

• Acquire, monitor, account for, maintain, and safeguard COMSEC and cryptographic material; administer applicable Department of the Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP) requirements.

• Conduct periodic local log reviews, semi-annual COMSEC local element account functional reviews, facility inspections, procedure reviews, and cryptographic holdings audits; adhere to Two Person Integrity (TPI) requirements. Ensure that proper physical security measures are maintained when COMSEC material is transported within the command

• Maintain required physical security and accountability controls during COMSEC material storage, access, and transportation within the command.

• Provide Ridge Runner staff and facilities with IT service desk support, user account management, workstation configuration, hardware/software installation, and technical troubleshooting.

• Serve as an authorized privileged user for SOCOM NIPR and SIPR networks in accordance with AR 25-2; administer local INFOSEC and cybersecurity procedures to protect information, systems, and network communications.

• Serve as local systems administrator; plan, coordinate, implement, maintain, troubleshoot assigned systems, including system backup and recovery strategies and protection against unauthorized modification, disclosure, or destruction of data.

• Organize and maintain COMSEC and IT account records, system documentation, technical procedures, and controlled information repositories to support accurate records, retrieval, version control, and continuity of operations.

• Support authorized information-sharing and collaboration tools, including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, through document organization, user access and permissions coordination, and technical troubleshooting within assigned system administration duties.

• Assist Ridge Runner staff with capturing and organizing technical information, maintaining current reference materials, and transferring system knowledge during exercise planning, execution, and closeout, consistent with classification, access, and need-to-know requirements.

• Coordinate with designated Knowledge Management personnel and functional offices to resolve technical information-access issues and support secure, consistent information workflows.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Qualifications and Education

• Must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph as part of the DACAP Program.

• Undergraduate Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

• Possess and maintain an IAT Level-II Certification

• Completed a DoD COMSEC Management Client Course (Or Equivalent)

• Meet all requirements of an alternate COMSEC Account Manager per AR 380-40 (Safeguarding and Controlling Communications Security Material) and TB 380-41 (Security: Procedures for Safeguarding, Accounting, And Supply Control of COMSEC Material)

• Minimum of 1 year experience in information technology support role that demonstrated experience in planning, analyzing, acquisition, designing, developing, implementing, quality assurance, configuration, integrating, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of systems used.

• Minimum of 3-years’ experience as a primary or alternate DoD COMSEC Account Manager working with Communication Security Material Control Systems (CMCS), Electronic Key Management Systems (EKMS), and Information Security (INFOSEC)/ Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and regulations

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Knowledge of Information Technology principles, concepts, practices, systems software, database software, and immediate access storage technology to carry out activities.

• Ability to assess and advise on a variety of sources and procedures and methods for systems and applications.

• Knowledge of system requirements and techniques for planning current and future system architecture requirements.

• Knowledge of commonly applied principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes and procedures.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance requirements

• Must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph as part of the DACAP Program.

• Requires field work in varying weather conditions and terrain.

• Exercise dates vary; must be available for pre-exercise meetings, planning calls and on-ground execution.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Environment: Office and field environment

• Equipment Used: standard office equipment, computer

• Sitting: 80%

• Standing: 10%

• Walking: 10% - Must be able to walk cross-country (uneven, rocky, sandy, and water obstacles up to waist high) in all weather conditions during day, night, and low visibility periods.

• Lifting: Up to 25lbs. 40% of Time

• Hours: Full-time work week (Monday through Friday), occasional weekends as needed. Alternate hours may be required given mission requirements. Travel to and from the training site may require weekend and holiday travel to meet the required delivery schedule.

• Travel: 50%

Additional Notes

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and constantly changing environment without supervision.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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