The COMSEC Alternate will perform tasks to safeguard material and equipment; issue new material, receipts, and transfer documents; maintain records; inventory material, establish controls, and report on disposition. The COMSEC Alternate will provide assistance on preliminary COMSEC investigations and report physical security violations; inspect hand receipt holder’s facilities; brief officials; provide hands-on training on COMSEC equipment to authorized users. The COMSEC Alternate will coordinate and/or assist on matters that involve programs, policies, and procedures with other COMSEC personnel; evaluate and inspect COMSEC transaction records for trends and problem areas; requisition, replace, and maintain spare parts for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and COMSEC related ancillary equipment.
Essential Functions
Will work 40+ regularly.
Occasionally work weekends
Prepare for DCSA inspections, Corporate assessments, customer inspections.
Conduct training on derivative marking, open/close procedures for safes, classified items accountability, courier briefings, remedial trainings.
Knowledge of National Security Agency (NSA) 3-16 COMSEC policy and procedures.
Learn COMSEC accountability requirements (e.g. Distributed INFOSEC Accounting System (DIAS) software / KMI.
Experience in tracking, transfer and destruction of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI’s) and COMSEC keying material, to include semiannual inventories.
Administer and record COMSEC-required briefings and assist with lock and combination changes.
Assist in shipping Cryptographic products and key material.
Willingness to submit to a Full Scope Polygraph.
Ability to lift (up to 50lbs).
Required Qualifications
AA degree or equivalent plus at least 2 years related experience or High School / secondary education plus 6 years security experience.
Current TS clearance.
Must possess a valid Driver License.
The ability to obtain NSA COMSEC Custodian Course within 1 year of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
COMSEC Alternate experience and familiar with Electronic Key Management Software (EKMS) or Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) is preferred.
Strong initiative and willingness to learn new things in a challenging environment is preferred.
TS/SCI and SAP experience.
Experience working in a team environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Able to work under stressful conditions.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $67,000 - $124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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