Alternate COMSEC Custodian (TS/SCI)

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Alternate COMSEC Custodian to support its customers in the Glendale, AZ area. The role administers and oversees the local facility COMSEC account when the primary custodian is absent, handling receipt, issue, safeguarding, accounting and destruction of COMSEC material, keeping records current and submitting required reports to the NSA. Work is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with a rotating on-call duty.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the COMSEC account in line with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-26 and CNSSI manuals 4001, 4003, 4004.1, 4005, and cover all COMSEC material for multiple sub-accounts and hand receipt holders.
• Forecast and track government requests for cryptographic material and assist with shipping and weighing equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Use the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system, perform Field Tamper Recovery, upgrade firmware and ensure interoperability of encryptors.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot CCI equipment, including KG-175s, KY-99Ms, KG-250s, KIV-7M, STEs, OMNIs, Vipers, FNAC, FNBB and FNBD, and operate key fill devices KIK-20, KIK-30, AN/CYZ-10 and AN/PYQ 10.
• Perform over-the-air transfers via STE/Viper, train personnel on COMSEC SOPs, oversee investigations and inspections, and run semi-annual physical inventory.
• Travel as needed (10-15%) and work in confined spaces, on roofs and in attics.

Required profile

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years, with ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
• Five years of related experience; a BA/BS in a related field is preferred, and relevant COMSEC custodian experience may substitute for education.
• COMSEC certification, KMI MGC Operator training, and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+) certification, or ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Preferred: 10 years of COMSEC custodian experience, knowledge of cyber security, information assurance or risk management frameworks, and experience supporting a security officer.

Required skills

• Installing and troubleshooting network and telecom equipment, running and testing cables and performing loopbacks.
• Experience with VTC equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cramped spaces.

What we offer

• Pay range of $80,000-$120,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and pet insurance.