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COMSEC System Administrator, Jr.

By Light

Posted 1 month ago

Job Requirements

Vandenberg AFB, CA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description

Company Overview

American Communications Solutions and By Light Professional IT Services, together as Full Spectrum Operations (FSO) are hiring dedicated and talented IT professionals under the Eastern Western Operational Communications Services (EWOCS) contract.  EWOCS provides reliable high-quality communications and innovative IT solutions for the Guardians, Airmen, and Government agencies assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and Vandenberg Air Force Base.  Be a part of the team that delivers excellence in national missile defense, human space flight, space launch, and combat rescue!

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the Development and implementation COMSEC policies and procedures for the VSFB COMSEC account, ensuring compliance with DAFMAN 17-1302-O, MPTO 00-33B-5001, CNSSI 4001, 4003, 4004.1 & 4005 and NSA 3-16 across multiple sites
  • Assists COMSEC Managers with COMSEC personnel and operations, ensuring adherence to federal security standards, conducting training, and overseeing operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with all required regulations and directives by leading audits, assessments, and process evaluations to maintain operational integrity.
  • Ensure all personnel receiving COMSEC material are enrolled in the Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) as required
  • Establish a comprehensive user-training program for all COMSEC Responsible Officers (CROs) and Secure Voice Responsible Officers (SVROs) and alternates
  • Ensure CROs and SVROs conduct user training for all personnel having access to COMSEC material
  • Ensure users write COMSEC Standard Operating Procedures and coordinate with the COMSEC Manager
  • Assist users in obtaining COMSEC accountable Cryptographic Controlled Item (CCI) equipment in support of program/mission requirements
  • Maintain COMSEC account files and prepares and submits accounting receipt records of all COMSEC material issued to users
  • Ensure realistic Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) exist at all user locations
  • Receive/send packages via Defense Courier Service (DCS) and ensure all material received reconciles with material listed on the transfer report
  • Provide users with guidance on shipping COMSEC accountable equipment
  • Assist supporting controlling authorities when conducting crypto-systems management revalidations and surveys
  • Lead risk management efforts related to COMSEC material security, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions
  • Assists COMSEC Managers with semiannual assessment/audit of both the main account and all local element accounts
  • Provide CROs with applicable status information for the key they are issued


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Must have 1-3 years experience
  • Must be familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures to include the acquisition, maintenance, operations and disposition of COMSEC equipment.


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • CompTIA Security+


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance


Salary Range

SALARY RANGE:

Salary Minimum: $52,125
Salary Mid: $ 83,400
Salary Maximum: $ 105,120

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level and market conditions when extending an offer. In addition, By Light also provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

Options

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:


  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

  • Wellness Program

  • 401(k) Matching

  • Disability (Short Term & Long Term)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Life Insurance

  • Education & Training

  • Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)




By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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Founded in 2002 as a small family business, By Light has expanded to a large, diverse organization with more than 2,000 employees working with numerous Government and Commercial clients at locations around the world. Driven by a management team steeped in practical experience from Defense, Intelligence, Federal Healthcare, and Commercial sectors, we are trusted to provide reliable, cost-effective IT and Cyberspace Operations solutions to each customer on every project.
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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
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By Light