The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Communications Security (COMSEC) Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the Government Security group located in El Segundo, CA. This role will be responsible for ensuring Communication Security (COMSEC) compliance in support of multiple programs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the Government customer as a COMSEC representative and will be responsible for the management of all procurement, fielding, and sustainment of Crypto/Keying material and devices supporting the program
- Assist in the tracking, control, and inventory requirements of all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and company owned equipment
- Lead accurate accountability, handling, storage, packaging, shipment, and administration of all cryptographic materials, troubleshooting, software upgrades, ensuring maximum COMSEC safeguards are in place, and configuration management using industry specific databases
- Order and transfer cryptographic keys, collaborating with the Central Office of Record (COR), speaking publicly with sub-contracting locations, and provide changes and trend information to other security team members and management
- Assist in the ongoing development, presentation and accurate record keeping of COMSEC security awareness training for all COMSEC users
- Perform Cryptographic Network Management (CryptoNet) functions
- Management of COMSEC key, equipment, configuration, distribution, and planning for entire secure network
- The CryptoNet manager will be the sole authority to advise the Central office of Record to release COMSEC Key and CCI equipment for the secure network, regardless of location
- Supervise the health and wellness of the secure networks, ensuring all networks are operating on current key, remote management of networks (GEM) to include HAIPE to HAIPE Key Transfers
- The CryptoNet manager will validate all cryptographic network requirements, node requirements and accreditations, physical security requirements, and the creation and maintenance of a Key Management Plan (KMP)
- Build network sustainment and expansion processes, engineer keying infrastructure/topology, and ensure all NSA and COR policies are being met and maintained
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Familiarity with Key Management Infrastructure
- 1+ years of experience with Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) equipment and associated keying material
- 1+ years of experience with DoD COMSEC principles and Crypto Keymat management policies and regulations
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with NISP, SAP, and/or SCI
- Experience using COMSEC encryption devices
Typical Education & Experience:
Mid-Level: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master +1 years' related work experience, 7 years' related work experience, etc.).
Senior: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel:
This position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the pay information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Mid-Level: USD $83,300 – 112,700
