Network Communications IV

Northrop Grumman

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On-site
Location
Gilbert, AZ
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$111,700–$167,500 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Network Communications IV

As a Network Communications - Level 4 within the Government Security Programs Team, you will serve as a subject matter expert providing communications security support to government stakeholders while balancing the requirements of engineering, operations, and mission management. You will manage the receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC material across multiple accounts including collateral, SCI, and SAP levels. Daily responsibilities include using KMI to manage certificates and keys, maintaining keying records, developing security education programs, and drafting documentation like SKMPs and Transportation Plans. You will also perform ECU configuration, installation, and troubleshooting. The role requires expertise in COMSEC procedures, satellite communications, or aerospace environments. Key technical tools and systems include KMI, DIAS, iApp, and other electronic management systems to ensure compliance with government standards for secure communication infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security and government compliance for collateral, SCI, and SAP levels.
  • Ensure compliance with government standards regarding receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC material.
  • Use KMI to receive certificates, keys, and software packages while maintaining accountability of all COMSEC assets.
  • Maintain up-to-date keying records and COMSEC Requirements Letters for associated cryptonets.
  • Develop and host security education and training regarding program and COMSEC security procedures.
  • Assist in the development of COMSEC documentation including SKMPs, Protection Plans, and Transportation Plans.
  • Provide technical advice to staff regarding processes, timelines, asset status, and reporting.
  • Perform configuration of ECUs, including installation, keying/rekeying, administration, and troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with experience, Master’s with , PhD with , or experience without a degree.
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required at time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Must agree to and successfully pass a U.S. Government Counterintelligence Polygraph examination.
  • 5+ years of experience as a COMSEC Manager supporting DoD, SAP, or IC accounts.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to support programmatic requirements.
  • Degree in engineering, computer science, information systems/IT, mathematics, physics, or similar technical discipline (preferred).
  • Completion of TRADOC-approved KMI and COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC) (preferred).

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