COMSEC Subject Matter Expert

As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002.

Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security.

Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources. Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success.

We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions.

We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are.

We don’t just dream big, we act on it through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Learn more about VMD culture here : VMD Culture About the Mission You Will Join :

In this COMSEC SME role, you will be integral in safeguarding communications, ensuring that sensitive information remains secure, and maintaining the integrity of the communication systems.

Your Impact to the Mission :

• Manage the Communications Security (COMSEC) program in accordance with the procedures and guidelines
• Must obtain and maintain COMSEC level training and designation
• Manage all requests for cryptographic services, equipment, and material
• Receive, issue, and control all electronic key, secure telephone equipment and In-Line Encryptors (INE), firmware and software updates centralized around communication security
• Maintain the handling, operation and troubleshooting of INE KG175; Secure Data Sender (SDS) KIK20 and Really Simple Key Loader (RSKL) KIK30 key loading devices and General Dynamics Viper Secure Telephone
• Ensure all services comply with the regulations contained agency policy
• Conduct daily inventory inspections of all COMSEC devices as required by policy and procedures
• Conduct semi-annual COMSEC inventories in March / September and provide report
• Participate in annual audit and maintain a Satisfactory rating
• Provide a bridge for complex cyber issues at all levels

Experience Needed to Be Successful :

• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Cybersecurity principles
• Risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses
• Competent in Information management and information assurance to include knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data
• Disaster recovery continuity of operations plans
• 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 )
• Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance related to critical infrastructure
• Must be technically competent in data privacy and protection and encryption

Desired Qualifications and Skills :

Experience as a COMSEC technician or specialist or manager

Basic Qualifiers :

• Education Requirement : Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? No
• Desired Certification(s) : GSEC, CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience : 7
• Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field : 5
• Minimum Clearance to Start : Interim Secret
• Work Status Allowable : US Citizen

The Type of Person That Will Excel :

• You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
• You have high attention to detail.
• You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.

Travel and Telecommuting :

• Travel : Little (less than 10%)
• Telecommute Options : Hybrid, Potentially in-person requirements twice a week in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws.

VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.

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