Alt COMSEC Manager - DoD

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Alt COMSEC Manager to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

 

Location: Hunstville, AL
Position Closes: 8/18/25
Relocation Assistance: NONE

 

The candidate will:

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive MDA COMSEC Program to monitor and track all COMSEC account transactions for all customers at all designated locations.
• Be responsible for maintaining control and accountability of all COMSEC material that falls within the guidance of the NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, Control of Communications Security (COMSEC) Material, and other government mandated COMSEC regulations such as those found in the NSA's Key Management Infrastructure, Management Client Operators Manual (KMI (MGC)).
• Be able to teach operator functions, troubleshoot equipment failures and perform DIRNSA or vendor equipment upgrades (General Dynamics and ViaSat family of encryption devices) for TACLANE’s, vIPer secure telephones, Simple Key Loaders (SKL), and perform KMI system updates.
• As an Assistant Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager some of your typical work assignments may include:
  
  • The management of the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system to support the Primary KOAM with Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), ordering, issuing and management of the Missile Defense System (MDS) keying material and associated policies and procedures.
  • Providing technical advice pertaining to Type One encryption devices, Secure Voice networks and encryption. Equipment and classified material accountability, Protective Technologies control measures, and various other security issues to ensure systems reliability and accessibility to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data in accordance with DoD and National Security Agency (NSA) policies and guidance.
  • Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/COMSEC policies, principles and practices in the delivery of all CCI and COMSEC material including installs, troubleshoots, programs, maintaining accurate Local Element (LE) hand receipts, 100% inventories, logs and maintaining COMSEC and secure voice encryption equipment and keying material.
  • Ensuring all personnel handling COMSEC have need-to-know, are aware of and understand, all security policies and procedures, properly briefed, trained, and proficient in protecting COMSEC material.
  • Developing and implementing Enterprise COMSEC policies, procedures, manuals, and guidance end users require to perform the MDS mission around the world.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to interact with and advise Government and contractor organizations with COMSEC requirements and related matters.
• Be able to ensure that all COMSEC material is being controlled and accounted for in accordance with the NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16 and other COMSEC related security doctrine (e.g. NSTISSIs, CNSSIs etc.).
• Be able to key, configure and do basic troubleshooting of TACLANEs, vIPer phones and other COMSEC CCI material.
• Be able to coordinate various issues involving keying material directly with the appropriate Controlling Authority.
• Be prepared to work non-standard shifts if needed. These shifts may rotate dependent on the needs of the customer.
• Be able to work individually or within a team environment to accomplish tasks/meet schedules.
• Be capable of developing training scenarios and documentation to build expertise among team.
• Be able to document and enforce processes and procedures.
• Have the capacity to work unsupervised.
• Be able to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have good communication skills, work well in a team environment and have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have service school or DIRNSA school KMI CI-2 Certificate of Training for the Management Client (MGC) Operator Training Course or equivalent title of training
• Must have experience operating and administrating KMI system Spiral 2 Spin 3 MR 3 or higher
• Must have service or DIRNSA COMSEC Manager Training
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance w/SCI eligibility

This position is expected to pay $85,000 - $110,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications
that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.