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COMSEC Technician

Astrion

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Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

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COMSEC TECHNICIAN

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Top Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: 10-25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a COMSEC Technician for the 96 Test Wing TMAS 2 Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located at Eglin AFB, FL.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • 3-10 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree (in applicable discipline)
  • Top Secret Security Clearance
  • Hands-on experience with key loading, Controlling Authority duties, and support for secure test data in weapon system programs.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic test equipment calibration, range scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
  • Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills with a focus on zero-defect performance.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Extensive experience in COMSEC management, including receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17-1302, CNSSI standards).
  • Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high-volume, high-value assets in classified environments.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic, mission-driven settings with emergent requirements.


RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the primary advisor and provider of hands-on assistance for controlling and managing COMSEC assets across telemetry systems, secure voice telecommunications, and data encryption for multiple high-priority developmental weapon programs.
  • Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions, delivering critical, just-in-time cryptographic support to ensure uninterrupted secure operations.
  • Provide expert guidance and oversight for maintaining all required inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT electronic test and support equipment, including coordinating on-site calibration activities.
  • Set up the full suite of FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors and, and conduct Functional Ground Tests (FGT) to support ALCM program milestones.
  • Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties, administering cryptographic keys across multiple accounts to support weapon system developmental testing.
  • Manage the full COMSEC lifecycle, including processing outgoing shipments to national test sites, facilitating inter-squadron transfers, and handling destruction reports for mission-expended assets.
  • Conduct semi-annual and formal COMSEC inspections, prepare documentation (binders, requirements letters, safe consolidations), verify cryptographic asset locations across facilities, and achieve zero-deficiency results through meticulous preparation and adherence to national-level security protocols.
  • Deliver flexible, emergent support for high-priority programs, including keying for test events, asset transfers, and last-minute mission requirements.
  • Coordinate with cross-organizational stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls, deconflict schedules during major slips, and publish revised actionable test plans to prevent delays.

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IT - QA and Test
Clearance Level
Top Secret
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