COMSEC Administrator Senior

Responsibilities

Join Peraton's mission-critical team supporting secure, real-time data delivery across complex operational environments in direct support of our nation's warfighters. If you are driven by national security and energized by cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities, sensor integration, and resilient data transport solutions, we invite you to join our team. 

We are seeking highly cleared professionals who excel at the intersection of advanced communications infrastructure, distributed systems, and mission assurance—where reliability, security, and performance are paramount. 

Specifically, we are looking for a TS/SCI cleared COMSEC Administrator - Senior to support this mission at Pope Army AirField. 

Responsibilities:  

As a COMSEC Administrator - Senior, you will provide technical and management leadership for all equipment and information support functions across the Task Order. Your responsibilities include: 

• Plans and leads all COMSEC administration activities for C2ISR network engineering support, ensuring the secure integration and operation of cryptographic systems across the infrastructure. 
• Develops and implements COMSEC strategies and procedures that align with comprehensive technical analysis and optimization strategies for complex, mission-critical C2ISR Transport Infrastructure systems. 
• Functions as a technical expert in maintaining a robust and resilient communication infrastructure by ensuring optimal COMSEC posture for all cryptographic devices and keying material. 
• Ensures compliance with DoDI 8523.01, 'Communications Security (COMSEC),' by managing the secure handling, distribution, safeguarding, and lifecycle of COMSEC materials in accordance with Department of Defense and NSA standards. 
• Oversees COMSEC management for maintenance and modernization efforts for significant C5ISRT systems under the JEXC2 portfolio, including all SATCOM assets and ground-based gateways. 
• Provides expert guidance to network engineers on advanced COMSEC integration, troubleshooting, and compliance for emerging communication challenges and mission requirements. 
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of COMSEC practices within network engineering, identifying trends, and recommending major changes to enhance cryptographic security and network resilience. 
• Mentors and supervises journeyman and junior COMSEC Administrators, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency in COMSEC operational quality and adherence to directives. 
• Leads collaboration with key stakeholders, including network engineers and security personnel, to align COMSEC operations with broader network security architectures. 
• Develops and refines internal COMSEC training programs tailored for network engineering personnel. 
• Manages the documentation lifecycle for critical COMSEC deliverables, including advanced key management plans, cryptographic inventories, and security incident reports. 
• Utilize the following Role Specific Tools: EKMS (Electronic Key Management System)  

Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

• Previous experience as a COMSEC Administrator or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level 
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with a BS/BA degree or 4 years’ experience with a MS/MA or 2 years’ experience with a PhD. or 10 years' w/o a degree or 8 with AS/AA degree
• A current, active DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level 
• US citizenship is required 
• DoD 8140 role for WRC: 451; Element: IT; Work Role: System Administrator; Proficiency Level: Intermediate / Ability to obtain 

Desired Qualifications: 

• DoD-approved IA baseline certification for ADP-III/IT-III based on the IAT level and CE/Operating System (OS) certificate within six months of the assignment. 

Work Environment:  

• Location: Pope Army Airfield
• On-site expectations: Full-time on-site presence required for equipment management and asset tracking 
• Travel: May require occasional travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites for logistics coordination and facility assessments  

Why Join Us?   

• Be part of a mission-critical team supporting our nation’s elite and its mission partners in delivering cutting-edge C2ISR capabilities 
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment supporting critical national security operations 
• Manage cutting-edge communications and sensor systems that directly impact operational readiness 
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth within the intelligence and cybersecurity community 
• Opportunity to work with advanced tactical communications technologies and AISR systems