Communications Security Specialist (COMSEC)(JSSO)

RiverTech is seeking a skilled Communications Security (COMSEC) Specialist to support the Joint Staff Security Office (JSSO) in providing comprehensive security services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, operating, and safeguarding COMSEC measures, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of classified and sensitive information. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!Responsibilities

• Implement and operate the Joint Staff (JS) COMSEC account and support JS users with COMSEC materials.
• Support process engineers with the mapping of COMSEC processes and support knowledge engineers for automation of COMSEC processes within the JS.
• Maintain and update current COMSEC posture by providing daily oversight and operational control of various cryptographic hardware and software devices.
• Support JS COMSEC customers by responding to queries, requests for assistance, and by providing subject matter expertise.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and reviews of JSSO COMSEC procedures in accordance with DoD, National, and JS standards.
• Develop and provide initial training and guidance, including annual refresher training, to personnel on the proper use and handling of COMSEC equipment and materials within the J-directorates.
• Maintain documentation and reporting related to COMSEC incidents, key management, and equipment inventories.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in a respective field of expertise.
• TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• IAEC2112 Certification from National Security Agency (NSA).
• Electronic Key Material System (EKMS) course certification.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the U.S. Government Security Programs and skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating security programs to meet mission requirements for which they support.
• Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to review, analyze, and resolve complex issues.

Job ID2024-14793Work TypeOn-SiteCompany DescriptionWork Where it MattersRiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.For our shareholders, RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.As a RiverTech employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [redacted] or [redacted] (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).