# Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager

**Company**: Leidos
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Leidos has a new opportunity for a Systems Engineer/COMSEC Manager in their Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). The role involves supporting a high-impact program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders.

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

**Primary Roles and Responsibilities**

The selected candidate will perform a combination of Systems Engineering and COMSEC Manager responsibilities in support of the program. In the Systems Engineering role, the candidate will work closely with system and network administrators to manage network encryptors and related systems. Responsibilities include:

- Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware and software issues to maintain secure and reliable system operations

- Managing a comprehensive inventory of COMSEC material across the program and ensuring accountability throughout the full lifecycle of COMSEC assets

- Supporting recurring inventories for equipment maintained by hand receipt holders

- Assisting with periodic rekey efforts and installation of new devices

- Updating existing local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while developing and implementing new SOPs as needed

- Briefing and debriefing users entering and exiting the COMSEC program

- Providing Program Management and leadership with timely updates on significant developments, issues, and events

**Basic Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Engineering Management, Program Management, or a related field, and at least 8 years of related experience

- Well-versed in national level policy (CNSSI 4005, CNSSI 4001, CNSSI 4003, and CNSSI Policy “No. 3 National Policy on Granting Access to U.S. Classified Cryptographic Information”) as well as NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16

- At least 5 years of COMSEC experience, including at least 3 years of experience handling and configuring End Cryptographic Units and fill devices and at least 3 years of experience receiving, generating, and distributing electronic keying materials for internal use and external COMSEC accounts

- Experience maintaining records and files, reporting security incidents, and providing periodic status reports regarding COMSEC material

- Demonstrated Systems Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas:

+ Strong understanding of communication systems, networking, and security principles 	+ Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to secure communication systems 	+ Contributing to the design of new communication systems or upgrades to existing ones, with a focus on security considerations 	+ Providing troubleshooting and support for deployed communication systems

- Demonstrated experience configuring In-line Network Encryptors

- Solid understanding of NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, Control of Communications Security (COMSEC) Manual

- Committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change-control procedures

- Strong collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders

**Benefits**

- Competitive benefits package including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more

## Skills

### Required
- public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Agile development
- Systems Engineering
- COMSEC management
- network encryptors
- communication systems
- networking
- security principles
- troubleshooting
- problem-solving
- collaboration

### Nice to have
- Agile methodologies

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