Tactica Solutions is seeking a qualified individual to be an alternate Communications security (COMSEC) Manager for the 116th Military Intelligence Brigade.   This is a mid-level Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) position performing on Government site at Ft. Hood, TX with a requirement for occasional travel.  This position will entail managing and dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts around the world.  It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors in order to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to execute Communication Security (COMSEC) processes and procedures IAW NSA, DoD, and U.S. Army policy. 
• Conduct secure equipment and classified keying material inventories, inspections, and other COMSEC-related support and oversight functions.
• Oversee the secure receipt, control, storage, distribution, and ultimate destruction of COMSEC, Black Key, and cryptographic materials and hardware.
• Coordinate and implement the COMSEC Education, Training, and Awareness (ETA) program, to include developing comprehensive user-training program for Local Elements; managing cryptographic agent training and scheduling; training users in the rules for use, safeguarding, controlling, and the proper destruction of COMSEC aids; and providing training on Secure Voice procedures and equipment. 
• Maintain and assist in developing Brigade policies and procedures for handling, controlling, and protecting COMSEC assets; disseminate urgent, doctrinal, policy, and procedural COMSEC information received higher authorities.
• Order and maintain COMSEC material, coordinating acquisition of cryptographic keying materials. Issue COMSEC material to authorized personnel.
• Operate the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) for the generation of electronic cryptographic keys. 
• Enforce established controls so only properly cleared personnel with a legitimate need to know are permitted access to COMSEC material.
• Performing COMSEC incident reporting to include providing After Action Reviews (AARs) regarding COMSEC issues.
• Provide recurring and ad-hoc reporting.
• Additional duties, as required.

Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Minimum 4 years of COMSEC Experience as a Primary or alternate COMSEC Custodian.
• Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Management Console (MGC) 
• Experience working in a KOA/COMSEC Account main officer 
• Must have at least one of these IAT Level II certifications (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP) 
• Strong understanding of COMSEC accountability and procedures required for the issue, receipt, inventory, and mailing of COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Familiarity and experience with Simple Key Loaders (SKL)
• Familiarity and experience with Intermediary Application (iApp/iVault) and Automated Communications Engineering Software (ACES).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel in support of BDE requirements (up to 25%).

Location: Fort Hood, TX

Physical Requirements 
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. May include lifting weight up to thirty (30) pounds as necessary.
 
Tactica Solutions LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all-encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.
 
Tactica Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00