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GLOTECH, Inc. · 3 months ago

COMSEC Custodian/ Special Device Inventory Manager (OCONUS)

US-MD-Rockville

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GLOTECH, Inc. is a privately and minority-owned company providing information technology and advanced engineering services globally. They are seeking a COMSEC Custodian/Special Device Inventory Manager to perform inventory management, safeguarding, and training on COMSEC equipment for military clients OCONUS.

Information TechnologyInternetService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs the necessary processes which include receipt and updating of the inventory database. When a shipment of special access control devices and/ or COMSEC equipment arrives

Safeguards and distributes special devices, COMSEC equipment, and material to work locations

Addresses obsolescence and facilitates any repair or disposal of special devices, COMSEC equipment, and material

Provides installation support of systems and special devices, and performs troubleshooting

Compiles and submits inventory reports to relevant U.S. agencies

Updates the inventory status at COCOM meetings (e.g., Command Control Interoperability Board (CCIB), Communications Working Group (CIWG))

Submits transfer, destruction, and possession reports to the appropriate USG and/ or U.S. DoD office when required

Serves as the liaison between host country and controlling authorities such as COCOM (which includes Central Command (CENTCOM), US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), USMTM, etc.), U.S. Navy, NSA, U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Purchaser's Defense agencies for U.S. special access control devices and / or COMSEC equipment

Coordinates with the ODC for the appropriate FMS case for repair or replacement of faulty equipment

Provides special inventory and / or COMSEC subject matter expertise for various technical investigations necessary to resolve in-the-field problems at central as well as remote sites

Attends relevant U.S. training or conferences to ensure that they are knowledgeable and updated on controlled cryptographic items, special access control devices, COMSEC equipment, and policies

Provides training and technical support, including COMSEC Responsible Officer training, to OCONUS host country personnel in the proper custodianship, safeguarding, and operation of DoD-provided special inventory, COMSEC equipment, keying, and other materials to include installation of equipment, loading and zeroing equipment, trouble-shooting (when necessary), and emergency destruction procedures to satisfy requirements for secure interoperability whenever there are new personnel, equipment, policy, or procedures on-board that requires it

Participates in relevant stakeholder meetings to include briefing and drafting Meeting Minutes regarding special access control devices and/or COMSEC equipment

Keeps informed, via relevant stakeholder meetings and notifications from USG agencies, of any new requirements or modifications to existing requirements to be serviced by the special inventory control and /or COMSEC account

Provides a Trip Report when travel for a special inventory and / or COMSEC-related meeting are conducted inside and outside of OCONUS host country

Develops and maintains a Distribution Plan to ensure strict control of each item of keying material whenever operational requirements necessitate that material be turned over from one shift to another or from one individual to another. The Distribution Plan shall also address frequency and coordination of training

Provides equipment necessary to perform and maintain special inventory and/ or COMSEC-related tasks (e.g., cables and office equipment)

Strictly adheres to U.S. DoD policies, National Advisory Group (NAG) 14C and 18A Doctrines, National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction (NSTISSI) 4000 Series, National Security Agency (NSA) COMSEC policies, and Combatant Command (COCOM) Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs)

Performs the following security I Information Assurance (IA) procedures: Reports any security violations to the USG COMSEC Manager regardless of severity

Reports any incident that affects their ability to maintain a SECRET security clearance

Completes and maintains annual DoD IA training

Coordinates facility and security management with the COCOM and COR

Maintains a directed currier card for transport of COMSEC devices and material

Qualification

COMSEC equipment managementSecurity clearance managementInventory managementIndustrial security processesTrainingEducation programTechnical investigationsCommunication skillsBasic knowledge of NISPOMCRO for type 1 CryptoNavy Radio systemsCable building experienceLevel 1 Board maintenance

Required

Minimum of a High School Diploma and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant COMSEC support and/or industrial security experience

Must possess & maintain at least a DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, if required

Working knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and other relevant DoD security guidance

Ability to implement/manage industrial security processes/best practice standards

Capability to interpret and administer security doctrine, provide clear guidance to personnel, and recommend modifications to operations policies or procedures as appropriate

Aptitude to develop and establish an effective security awareness, training, and education program

Ability to track and conduct COMSEC material inventories

Ability to maintain lock & key records and conduct physical security walkthroughs to protect property and personnel against fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and other hazards

Ability to investigate and report suspicious or unusual occurrences and coordinate and operate with security management and law enforcement agencies, as required

Ability to issue employee identification cards, maintain related records, and validate authorization for employee/non-employee access to restricted areas

Basic knowledge on processing personnel for security clearances

Ability to conduct initial security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, pre- / post-foreign travel briefings and refresher briefings, as appropriate

Ability to support Defense Security Service (DSS) or other customer security assessments

Communication skills to maintain a positive on-going relationships with internal / external customers

Ability to conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal / external customers

Basic knowledge of conducting security incident / violation investigations and developing a final report

Ability to compile data and provide necessary metrics or performance highlights

Firm understanding of what constitutes personally identifiable information (PII) and / or company proprietary and safeguarding methods to prevent unauthorized access