Senior Industrial Security Specialist - Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian

Senior Industrial Security Specialist - Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist, COMSEC Custodian to join the team in El Segundo, CA.   

This position will be supporting Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and will be responsible for supporting the Communications Security (COMSEC) efforts in Southern California. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions

• Perform installation of secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate to deliver encryption device(s) and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialist maintaining classified networks

• Maintain records and accountability of COMSEC materials site wide

• Ensure COMSEC materials are properly received, hand-receipted and transferred

• Acquire and issue materials to program personnel

• Conduct inventories per agency policy and report any discrepancy to government customer

• Courier classified information and authors receipt for classified materials

• Enforce compliance with United States Government (USG) COMSEC standards by team members by providing security education and training on operating procedures

• Ensure Automated Information Systems Security requirements, related to COMSEC duties, are in compliance

• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment

• Work in an open production environment, using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and requiring the use of basic tools, and observing production facility requirements

• Access equipment in confined, elevated, or hard-to-reach areas, which may include:

  • climbing ladders

  • walking on aircraft wings or surfaces

  • crawling around aircraft or other confined spaces

  • reaching under desks or equipment

  • opening storage units and accessing upper and lower shelves

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

• 5+ years of experience working in government industry and/or in DoD, NSA or SCI COMSEC account management

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Security

• 5+ years of experience working with COMSEC materials

• Current Communication Security (COMSEC) Training Certificate

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of this role, including extended periods of walking, standing, and climbing steps within indoor and outdoor environments

• Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling and lifting

• Ability to climb ladders at heights up to 15 feet and stairs on a regular basis

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

• Willing and able to work in confined spaces

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience training peers in the use of COMSEC equipment and procedures

• KMI Schoolhouse training completion certificate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience

• 5+ years of experience communicating with internal and external customers

• 5+ years of experience as a primary COMSEC Custodian

• Experience troubleshooting COMSEC equipment

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending acc