Communication Security Subject Matter Expert

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate’s degree (Engineering Technology, Math, or Science)
• HS Diploma or GED

Clearance:

• Active Top-Secret SCI Clerance

Travel:

• 25% with valid passport

Formal Training:

• COMSEC Related Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
  1. USMC Transmission Systems Operator (MOS 0621) 
  2. USMC Transmissions Chief (MOS 0629) 
  3. USMC Information Security Technician (MOS 0681)
  4. USMC Communications Chief (MOS 0699) 
  5. Army Radio Operator (25C)
  6. Army Nodal Network Systems Operator (25N)
  7. Army Satellite Communications Systems Operator (25S)
• Formal COMSEC Training (Military/Government/Civilian)
  1. USMC Security Manager Resident Course or equivalent
  2. Army Management Client Course or equivalent

Experience:

• Five (5) years with degree/formal training
• Seven (7) years with HS/GED of practical application/experience

Skills: 

• Knowledge of COMSEC equipment, keying material processes, and the EKMS/KMI COMSEC program as a whole
• Must be technically competent in data privacy, protection and encryption 
• Understand controlling authority roles and responsibilities as well as equipment account roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic level DoD and NSA security policies and procedures, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.
• Understanding of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security [IPSEC], Advanced Encryption Standard [AES], Generic Routing Encapsulation [GRE], Internet Key Exchange [IKE], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5], Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES])
• Understanding of Cryptographic Key Short Title meaning, functions, and usage within integrated, inline and edge-type encryption devices/components.
• Familiar with EKMS/KMI COMSEC Documentation language with the ability to effectively articulate the information when required. 
• Knowledge of cyber threats/vulnerabilities, cyber security principles, and risk management processes

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and provide problem resolution i.e. balancing customer demands with COMSEC compliance.
• Assist the Waveforms Project Officer with EKMS/KMI COMSEC services across the Ground Radios Project to include implementing threat mitigation practices, communicating/mediate with vendors, and complete tasks that support crypto modernization transition efforts
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment, as required.
• Provide SME support to the Waveforms Project to include providing gap analysis to identify cryptographic gaps in tactical/strategic systems and perform capability gap identification and analysis, based upon National Security Agency (NSA)-published guidance memos, detailing cryptographic equipment & algorithms that are reaching their end-of-life.
• Conduct analysis of KMI COMSEC documentation, operations, and practices within the Ground Radio Project and provide recommendations for process improvements, as needed. 
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
• Provide analysis/data to support capability gaps and identified vulnerability assessments to include inputs that address the needs for (inline/edge/integrated) encryption devices transitioning to new processes and/or algorithms.
• Coordinate with COMSEC material controlling authorities, COMSEC account holders/managers, and individual users of cryptographic keying material to determine if short titles are properly being implemented into authorized communication architectures.
• Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
• Conduct analysis and provide inputs regarding outreach, education, training, and awareness of new technologies and activities pertaining to cryptographic modernization practices, short titles changes, algorithm updates, and COMSEC capabilities.