OCONUS Communications Security Custodian-Germany

Job Description

GERMANY

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) is looking for Communication Security (COMSEC) Custodian candidates who will be responsible for tracking COMSEC items and assist in managing the COMSEC account. Candidates will be expected to work with a spirit of cooperation and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while possessing the drive and critical thinking to excel in potentially tumultuous conditions.

Prefer candidates with a valid US passport.

Must have an active, current Secret Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market. A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce, and market innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI). is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space. To help our customers combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment. Comtech designs, develops, produces, and markets innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions. Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

All candidates will perform the following duties:

Provide knowledge of military COMSEC requirements.

Track COMSEC requirements, ensuring implementation of approved processes, providing coordination of task/activation/deactivation of all equipment, status monitoring and reporting, receiving COMSEC devices into the controlled cryptographic items (CCI) inventory, bar- coding of new COMSEC devices, power testing of COMSEC devices received.

Track warranty information for all CCI inventory items, providing monthly and ad-hoc status reports and performing initial strapping and pre-configuration of cryptographic devices prior to deployment to field locations.

Develop and maintain a Cryptographic Key Management Support Plan as part of the Cryptographic Support SOP, develop and maintain a Cryptographic Troubleshooting Guide for the controlled cryptographic items, uses test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment to determine the cause and location of malfunctions, extent of faults, and category of maintenance required, performs bench equipment tests to verify operability of repaired equipment, and ensures emission security standards are met.

Ensure that National Security Agency approved components are used in communication security/controlled cryptographic items repairs, provide shop supervisor with equipment repair status, priorities, and necessity for bench stock resupply, perform final or quality control inspection of repaired equipment, control and account for controlled cryptographic items within the repair facility.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

All candidates will have the following minimum skills:

Five (5) years of related work experience.

Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in technical support for Microsoft in an Enterprise environment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with diverse audiences, internally and externally to foster strong teamwork.

Work well independently or as a member of a team environment.

Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Associate’s degree in Networking, OR eleven (11) total years of recent specialized experience.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.

Experience in maintaining certifications related to the requirement of the position.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates will have the following required certification(s):

Must successfully complete necessary governmental/corporate security training.

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

Medical, Dental and Vision

LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D

Comprehensive 401k plan

Vacation accrual of 10 days annually

Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty Leave

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.