SITEC - COMSEC Custodian - Stuttgart, Germany

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Program Overview

Peraton provides USSOCOM, its Component Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), deployed forces, CIO/J6, and end-users with high-quality IT platform and network services over an eight-year period.

About The Role

Peraton requires COMSEC Custodians to support the Special Operation Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) - 3. This position is located at Stuttgart, Germany (SOCEUR) and requires TESA approval.

The purpose of the Special Operations Forces Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) 3 Enterprise Operations and Maintenance (EOM) Task Order (TO) is to provide USSOCOM, its Component Commands, its Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), and its deployed forces with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services to maintain Network Operations (NetOps); maintain systems and network infrastructure; provide end user and common device support; provide configuration, change, license, and asset management; conduct training, and perform Install, Move, Add, Change (IMACs) services. The responsibilities and tasks associated with each requirement play a pivotal role to USSOCOM, the CIO/J6 organization, and ultimately the end-user who operate around the globe 24x7x365.

COMSEC Custodians require extensive experience in managing, safeguarding, and accounting for classified cryptographic materials and devices. Their primary focus is ensuring the secure, uninterrupted operation of the Command's secure communication networks across both garrison and austere environments. The COMSEC Custodian works directly with network operations personnel, systems engineers, and forward-deployed units to distribute keys, execute Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) operations, and troubleshoot secure voice and data systems. Furthermore, the COMSEC Custodian establishes and enforces strict cryptographic security protocols, conducts training for Local Elements (LEs) and COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs), and acts as the primary point of contact for COMSEC incident investigation and resolution.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serving as the command's regulatory liaison, drafting and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with National Security Agency (NSA), DoD, and USSOCOM COMSEC policies and directives
• Ensuring the integrity and continuous operation of the TSOC COMSEC/TRANSEC program
• Developing and maintaining local COMSEC SOPs; advising and assisting forward-deployed locations in the development and maintenance of site-specific COMSEC SOPs
• Performing monthly self-assessments of the Command COMSEC programs to ensure inspection readiness
• Coordinating with COMSEC account-holding organizations to facilitate Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) for both garrison and forward units
• Overseeing the accurate inventory, distribution, accountability, and destruction of COMSEC keys and related material across the Command's garrison and forward footprint
• Maintaining records and files, and issuing/recovering local COMSEC equipment in accordance with established policies
• Coordinating with the Command Special Security Office (SSO) to ensure all facilities that process COMSEC-related material meet all physical and technical security requirements
• Ensuring prompt and accurate preparation, signature, and submission of account correspondence, messages, and accounting reports
• Developing and periodically reviewing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for the local garrison, and auditing forward-deployed units' EAPs on a quarterly basis
• Providing written guidance concerning the handling, accountability, disposition, and security of all cryptographic equipment
• Managing accountability for all COMSEC material issued to the Command account and sub-accounts/Local Elements (LEs), ensuring alternates and users fully comply with all applicable provisions
• Creating and maintaining a COMSEC file plan IAW specified retention instructions and managing an unclassified material delivery point
• Writing, reviewing, and analyzing COMSEC message traffic and documents to ensure compliance with current Joint COMSEC Management procedures
• Responding to crisis situations, including investigating and reporting COMSEC incidents or Practices Dangerous to Security (PDS) regarding the compromise or loss of COMSEC material
• Serving as the Subject Matter Expert for the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), Simple Key Loaders (SKL), KIV-7, and TACLANE series devices
• Supporting the High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) Manager
• Planning and executing Out-Of-Band-Key Transfers (OOBKT) for the remote rekey of enterprise encryptors on multiple networks using the GEM-X HAIPE Manager
• Performing hands-on installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment, as required
• Programming and operating approved key fill devices
• Providing training to CROs, Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs), and all COMSEC users; accurately documenting the training to include date, name, and signatures of the trainer and trainee within required periodicities
• Providing incident response and tracking utilizing multiple IT Service Management (ITSM) software applications, including Remedy and JIRA

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years with AS/AA; 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD
• 12 years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
• DoD TS/SCI clearance is required for this role
• At least two years of previous hands-on experience working in a COMSEC Manager capacity
• Must have the ability to communicate well both orally and in writing

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification
• Completion of Army - KMI/Management Client (MGC) course (4C-F60/160-F40) with certification letter
• Prior SOF/TSOC experience
• Familiarity with EUCOM/SOCEUR theater-specific communication requirements

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Details

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

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