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Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$200,000 - $225,000
Occasional travel
IT - Security
Aberdeen, MD (On-Site/Office)
COMSEC SME
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Work Type: Onsite
Remote work: Possible hybrid flexibility, subject to agency policy
Travel: Up to 25%
Job Description
Gridiron is looking to hire a COMSEC SME local to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
In the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will leverage your expertise to:
Lead the design and integration of complex tactical networks, including IP-based networks, SATCOM, and terrestrial transmission systems.
Manage and maintain Type 1/High Assurance cryptographic devices in support of overarching COMSEC programs.
Oversee the implementation and operation of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and tactical tools (iApp, ACES, SKL, TKL, and NGLD).
Integrate voice and tactical radio networks into broader enterprise network architectures.
Serve as a technical lead for Information Assurance System Engineering and firewall administration.
Provide strategic technical guidance to ensure the integrity of secure communication links across varied transmission platforms.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of twenty-five (25) years of Information Technology experience.
Specialized Expertise: Extensive background in COMSEC management and tactical network design.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Key Management Systems (KMI, SKL, TKL, etc.) and high-assurance cryptographic hardware.
Security Foundation: Proven experience in Information Assurance principles and firewall administration.
TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience within a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), specifically supporting C3N Tactical Network systems.
Advanced certifications in Network Engineering or Information Assurance (e.g., CCIE, CISSP).
Demonstrated ability to translate complex tactical requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Work Type: Onsite
Remote work: Possible hybrid flexibility, subject to agency policy
Travel: Up to 25%
Job Description
Gridiron is looking to hire a COMSEC SME local to Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
In the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will leverage your expertise to:
Lead the design and integration of complex tactical networks, including IP-based networks, SATCOM, and terrestrial transmission systems.
Manage and maintain Type 1/High Assurance cryptographic devices in support of overarching COMSEC programs.
Oversee the implementation and operation of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) and tactical tools (iApp, ACES, SKL, TKL, and NGLD).
Integrate voice and tactical radio networks into broader enterprise network architectures.
Serve as a technical lead for Information Assurance System Engineering and firewall administration.
Provide strategic technical guidance to ensure the integrity of secure communication links across varied transmission platforms.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of twenty-five (25) years of Information Technology experience.
Specialized Expertise: Extensive background in COMSEC management and tactical network design.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Key Management Systems (KMI, SKL, TKL, etc.) and high-assurance cryptographic hardware.
Security Foundation: Proven experience in Information Assurance principles and firewall administration.
TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience within a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), specifically supporting C3N Tactical Network systems.
Advanced certifications in Network Engineering or Information Assurance (e.g., CCIE, CISSP).
Demonstrated ability to translate complex tactical requirements into scalable, secure network architectures.
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
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