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COMSEC Manager (CRO) (TS//SCI)

K2 Space· National Security Programs
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Los Angeles, CA$120k - $180kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

COMSEC Manager to support the company’s security program, ensuring compliance with DOW and Intelligence Community security requirements, managing COLLATERAL, SCI, and SAP activities, and leading COMSEC account management and cryptographic operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the organization's COMSEC program, ensuring compliance with national security policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, FIPS, DOW directives).
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
  • Own COMSEC account management, custodian duties, and encryption device configuration and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure integration of COMSEC measures into broader IT and security strategies.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on COMSEC issues to leadership, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain a current inventory of all Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) material.
  • Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring, and installation of COMSEC equipment across multiple WAN/LAN environments.
  • Develop and maintain a roadmap for capabilities, operations, and technologies, including forecasting cryptographic equipment needs.
  • Assist with the development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation for all communications security configuration upgrades, additions, or revisions, obtaining customer approval prior to implementation.
  • Evaluate and recommend technology upgrades and changes to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
  • Perform audits and assessments of COMSEC operations to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Maintain current knowledge of emerging threats and new technologies within the COMSEC domain.
  • Conduct inventories and inspections of secure equipment and classified keying material, and provide related COMSEC support and oversight.
  • Administer a Top Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
  • Install secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate delivery of encryption devices and keying material to IT specialists maintaining classified networks.
  • Conduct inventories in accordance with agency policy and report discrepancies to the government customer.
  • Enforce compliance with NSA Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16, related COMSEC derivatives, and DOW and IC COMSEC standards.
  • Ensure Automated Information Systems Security requirements related to COMSEC duties are met.
  • Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance for team members.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance, consent to CI Poly
  • 2+ years relevant/direct experience.
  • Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures for issue/receipt of COMSEC equipment and materials, including inventory and mailing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to brief executives, employees, and government stakeholders on security requirements.
  • Experience with COMSEC tools and software such as KMI (Key Management Infrastructure), COMSEC equipment management platforms, or similar systems.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:COMSEC accountabilityKMI (Key Management Infrastructure)Encryption device management

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 + equity in the company.
  • Salary will be based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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