Communications Security Representative

Aquila Technology

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
CI Polygraph
Lexington, MA (On-Site/Office)

COMSEC Responsible Officer

Clearance Level: TS/SCI Authorized to Work in the US

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila is seeking a COMSEC Responsible Officer t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) will provide COMSEC support for multiple Special Access Programs (SAP) in the organization.

There are a few requirements for the position:
  • Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have a Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
  • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
  • Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)

Responsibilities:
  • Assists in mandatory semi-annual COMSEC inventories to ensure accountability of all SAP equipment.
  • Assists in the preparation of user guidance for proper protection, handling, and accountability and other classified or restricted records and materials.
  • Ensures that all secure communications equipment and material is properly accounted for, transferred, safeguarded, controlled, and destroyed as directed by government regulations and policies.
  • Interacts with various military organizations and government agencies regarding the COMSEC requirements as a liaison and SME between programs and sponsors.
  • Coordinates with government agencies to obtain rulings, interpretations, and acceptable deviations for compliance with regulations as required.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of Emergency Action Plans and customize plans in accordance with appropriate applications.
  • Ensures inspection readiness at all times, to include assisting field sites, and participate in government and self-reviews.
  • May provide support to other COMSEC accounts as needed.
  • Will perform other industrial security related duties as assigned.?

Must Have
  • Clearance Level: Currently holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • 5 years - DoD/NSA Policies & Technologies (COMSEC)
  • 5 years - Practical cryptography functions (e.g., key management
  • 5 years - Security
  • 5 years - COMSEC Equipment
  • 5 years - Cryptographic principles and application (e.g., ECC, RSA, JWT)
  • 5 years - Experience requesting and receive keying material via over-the-air transfer (OTAT) for SAP
  • 5 years - Experience with identification, installation, software upgrades, and configuration of COMSEC devices
  • 5 years - Previous work experience in SAP environments

Requirements:
  • Experience requesting and receiving keying material via over-the-air transfer (OTAT) for SAP.
  • Experience with identification, procurement, installation, software upgrades, and configuration of encryption devices and provide troubleshooting assistance in cases of communication disruption of critical SAP networks.
  • Previous work experience in SAP environments
  • Experience working with COMSEC accounts
  • Experience with COMSEC policies, such as NSA or service related

Preferred Skills:
  • Familiar with AFMAN (Air Force Manual) for COMSEC

Clearance Level: Candidates will need to have an ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SCI. Candidates will be required to consent to a CI polygraph. - Authorized to Work in the US

Location: This role is 100% onsite

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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At Aquila, our IT consulting and support services focus on one critical mission, delivering optimal technology solutions to our business partners that ensure the modern warfighter is equipped to own the advantage. Our team’s passion is seen every day, whether it’s in designing a new technology solution, building a robust, policy-compliant IT system, or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. We are passionate about technology, we respect our nation’s security needs and we understand the nuances, demands and critical nature of delivering the right outcomes. If you possess a love for country, solving complex technical challenges and learning new technologies, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Aquila has been providing Information Technology and Cyber Solutions since 1987.

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