Telecommunications Specialist (COMSEC)
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Telecommunications Specialist - Communications Security (COMSEC) - to support the Division of Sealift Operations and Emergency Response of the Maritime Administration (MARAD).
The objective of the position is to deliver and sustain MARAD's assets (Afloat and Ashore) with reliable secure means of communications.
The position will assist MARAD with the COMSEC program used to manage the planning, implementation, and operations of secure communications systems.
This involves policy related to the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Transportation (DoT), Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of the Navy (DoN), and Type Commanders.
What You Will Do:
Interpret overarching policy from NSA, DOT, DoD, DoN, Type Commanders, and other COMSEC related organizations.
Establish processes and procedures based on NSA, DoT, DoD, and DoN policy for the delivery, handling, operation, accountability, retention, and disposition of COMSEC material.
Planning, directing, and coordinating activities to accomplish delivery, accountability, and maintenance of critical secure Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (C4S) capabilities.
Plan and coordinate the centralized procurement and distribution of COMSEC material, ashore and afloat.
Ensure personnel interacting with COMSEC material are properly trained, obtain/retain appropriate clearance, and are designated in writing in accordance with NSA policy.
Advise MARAD on the security and handling of COMSEC material and associated records, reports and audits.
Interpret, recommend, and oversee implementation of new agency-wide policies, procedures, and instructions with respect to the COMSEC Program.
Support MARAD in possible waivers to governing agencies to support MARAD's unique requirements.
Identify and administer break/fix level of support based on analysis, history, and usage at the near-depot level.
Assess the effectiveness of current processes and procedures to plan, design, and operate secure telecommunications.
Support the COMSEC Equipment Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements which is comprised of configuration management, firmware upgrades, software updates, IAVA patches, and battery management.
Coordinate with DoD and ship managers to ensure crew ship manger personnel and MARAD employees are issued SIPR access tokens and common access cards for access to secure DoD communications equipment.
Work with NSA to ensure that COMSEC equipment, publications, and keying material inventories are maintained in an up-to-date status.
Support the implementation and practice of Two-Person Integrity (TPI) procedures at MARAD facilities ashore and afloat aboard MARAD ships.
Conduct in-house audits and assist visits of COMSEC Local Elements/Hand Receipt Holders.
Support MARAD in the development and implementation of the COMSEC program.
Support MARAD in stakeholder engagement through briefings, status reports, meetings, and other What You Will Need:
Primary knowledge requirements include MARAD's C4S capabilities and operations, NSA, DoD, and DoN C4S security policies and procedures, COMSEC management comprising Electronic Keying Material System (EKMS) and elements of security, service operations, knowledge management, system analysis, and information assurance.
Extensive direct support to MARAD ships is required.
Knowledge of C4S compliance policies and procedures as established by NSA, DoT, DoD, and DoN.
Knowledge and experience with COMSEC and EKMS management.
Detailed knowledge and experience with C4S operations and maintenance.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, varied in rank and technical background.
Skill in planning and directing project activities and resources related to Audit (inspection) performance.
Ability to communicate complex technical information, ideas, and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals and groups outside of your immediate work unit.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve problems.
Preferred Knowledge of government and U.
S.
Navy procurement regulations and skill in applying same to C4S operations.
Prior military experience with COMSEC or a similar telecommunications technical officer specialty/rating/MOS.
Project management experience.
Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Battery Management Configuration Management Firmware Information Assurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The objective of the position is to deliver and sustain MARAD's assets (Afloat and Ashore) with reliable secure means of communications.
The position will assist MARAD with the COMSEC program used to manage the planning, implementation, and operations of secure communications systems.
This involves policy related to the National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Transportation (DoT), Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of the Navy (DoN), and Type Commanders.
What You Will Do:
Interpret overarching policy from NSA, DOT, DoD, DoN, Type Commanders, and other COMSEC related organizations.
Establish processes and procedures based on NSA, DoT, DoD, and DoN policy for the delivery, handling, operation, accountability, retention, and disposition of COMSEC material.
Planning, directing, and coordinating activities to accomplish delivery, accountability, and maintenance of critical secure Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (C4S) capabilities.
Plan and coordinate the centralized procurement and distribution of COMSEC material, ashore and afloat.
Ensure personnel interacting with COMSEC material are properly trained, obtain/retain appropriate clearance, and are designated in writing in accordance with NSA policy.
Advise MARAD on the security and handling of COMSEC material and associated records, reports and audits.
Interpret, recommend, and oversee implementation of new agency-wide policies, procedures, and instructions with respect to the COMSEC Program.
Support MARAD in possible waivers to governing agencies to support MARAD's unique requirements.
Identify and administer break/fix level of support based on analysis, history, and usage at the near-depot level.
Assess the effectiveness of current processes and procedures to plan, design, and operate secure telecommunications.
Support the COMSEC Equipment Life Cycle Management (LCM) requirements which is comprised of configuration management, firmware upgrades, software updates, IAVA patches, and battery management.
Coordinate with DoD and ship managers to ensure crew ship manger personnel and MARAD employees are issued SIPR access tokens and common access cards for access to secure DoD communications equipment.
Work with NSA to ensure that COMSEC equipment, publications, and keying material inventories are maintained in an up-to-date status.
Support the implementation and practice of Two-Person Integrity (TPI) procedures at MARAD facilities ashore and afloat aboard MARAD ships.
Conduct in-house audits and assist visits of COMSEC Local Elements/Hand Receipt Holders.
Support MARAD in the development and implementation of the COMSEC program.
Support MARAD in stakeholder engagement through briefings, status reports, meetings, and other What You Will Need:
Primary knowledge requirements include MARAD's C4S capabilities and operations, NSA, DoD, and DoN C4S security policies and procedures, COMSEC management comprising Electronic Keying Material System (EKMS) and elements of security, service operations, knowledge management, system analysis, and information assurance.
Extensive direct support to MARAD ships is required.
Knowledge of C4S compliance policies and procedures as established by NSA, DoT, DoD, and DoN.
Knowledge and experience with COMSEC and EKMS management.
Detailed knowledge and experience with C4S operations and maintenance.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, varied in rank and technical background.
Skill in planning and directing project activities and resources related to Audit (inspection) performance.
Ability to communicate complex technical information, ideas, and recommendations effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals and groups outside of your immediate work unit.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and resolve problems.
Preferred Knowledge of government and U.
S.
Navy procurement regulations and skill in applying same to C4S operations.
Prior military experience with COMSEC or a similar telecommunications technical officer specialty/rating/MOS.
Project management experience.
Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Battery Management Configuration Management Firmware Information Assurance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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