Job Abstract

The mission of the Jacobs Lone Wolf Team is to support, operate, and maintain the Distributed Continuity Integrated Network - Top Secret Enterprise Services (DCIN-TS ES). The DCIN-TS ES is a DoD provided, TS/SCI, integrated voice, video, and data, global communications network that facilitates collaboration among senior leaders and key staff. The Lone Wolf program boasts a professional workforce comprised of specialists throughout the Information Technology lifecycle and who contribute to a positive work environment.

The Jacobs Lone Wolf Team is Mission Focused, Customer Oriented, Process Guided, and Solutions Driven. Candidates interested in joining the team must be critical thinkers, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment that supports a critical and rewarding mission. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes. The team is expected to grow and is looking for people who can apply disciplined processes and provide imaginative solutions that enable the adoption of innovation and emergent technologies that create opportunities for transformative change.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Primary COMSEC Custodian in managing COMSEC accounts in accordance with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-26, CNSSI manuals 4001, 4003, 4004.1, 4005, and related Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) requirements.
• Assume the Primary COMSEC Custodian’s responsibilities in their absence
• Be responsible for receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction activities covering all COMSEC materials that support multiple Sub Accounts/Hand Receipt Holders.
• Forecast, initiate, and track government requests for cryptographic material in support of core and ad hoc program support, ensuring availability access to requested materials.
• Package and ship equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform Field Tamper Recovery (FTR), upgrading cryptographic device firmware and ensuring interoperability of firmware versions between enterprise encryptors.
• Program and operate approved key fill devices KIK-11, KIK-20, KIK-30, and AN/PYQ-10.
• Perform hands-on installation, maintenance, configuration, and troubleshooting of CCI equipment, as required.
• Perform over-the-air transfer of material via Viper communications.
• Use the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system to manage cryptographic keys.
• Provide training and COMSEC oversight of personnel at local and remote locations as it relates to COMSEC and CCI policies and procedures outlined in the COMSEC Account User standard operating procedure.
• Support COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures. Investigate, prepare, and submit COMSEC incident reports to multiple cognizant security authorities.
• Support preparation activities for all COMSEC inspections, audits, and Staff Assistance visits.
• Conduct semi-annual physical inventory of all COMSEC material, ensuring continuous NSA requirements are met.
• Maintain up-to-date records and submission of required accounting reports.
• Perform initial and refresher COMSEC and Crypto briefings and provide employee training on processes and procedures.

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• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a COMSEC Custodian
• Completion of the National Security Agency IAEC 2112 COMSEC Custodian Course Certification/Training COMSEC certifications
• NSA or equivalent military service school KMI MGC Operator Training Certification
• Operational knowledge of the KG-175s, KY-99Ms, KG-250s, KIV-7M, Viper, FNAC, FNBB, and FNBD equipment
• Detailed knowledge and demonstrated practical application of NSA 3-16 COMSEC directives, CNSSI manuals 4001, 4003, 4004.1, 4005, and NISPOM 5200
• Detailed knowledge of cryptographic material management operations, including use of the KMI system
• Must be a self-starter who can take senior-leader guidance and intent, and oversee the operations of independent and collaborative, assigned projects
• Ability to apply knowledge of government security requirements to ensure program compliance in non-routine situations
• Must be adept at responding to queries, writing reports, and presenting information
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information
• Must be able to travel within the National Capital Region and domestic U.S. as needed (20%)