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Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian / Manager - Level 3

Henderson, Nevada

Henderson, Nevada

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Job ID: 663878BR Date posted: Apr. 18, 2024 Program: ADP
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA), we approach each day with creativity, innovation, and integrity. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of industry’s greatest challenges and make an impact on our nation’s security. We believe by applying the highest cybersecurity standards and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion we are better prepared to meet customer requirements and provide uncompromised information security services.

The selected candidate will join the LMA Classified Cybersecurity Team as a COMSEC Custodian/Manager supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) located at Palmdale, CA to ensure classified information systems (IS) meet cybersecurity requirements and government directives.

COMSEC duties will be performed in accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16 & related COMSEC derivatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, COMSEC Manager; detailed knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of US Electronic Keying Management System (EKMS), crypto key generation and distribution; experience in Benign technique; conduct normal operations of managing a COMSEC Account; install key and diagnostic testing of COMSEC equipment and provide COMSEC support/oversight to establish secure voice, data links systems and navigation as required; ensure COMSEC compliance in support of successful government reviews.

Candidate will support the development/administration of a robust COMSEC Training Program for the COMSEC user community on handling of keying material, aids and equipment; support COMSEC Material Control System and inventory; safeguard/account for classified and unclassified COMSEC Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCIs); disseminate, inventory, and destroy COMSEC keying material; maintain COMSEC records; perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment, perform all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures. Candidate may be required to provide support to other off-site locations.

Candidate will assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with information systems and Risk management Framework security compliance as required.

Assist in data integrity containments and investigations on IA related security violations/incidents.

Candidate will interface with internal/external customers to identify requirements and provide problem resolution.

Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.

Our Commitment to DEI

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI
Basic Qualifications:
Possess a minimum of 3 years experience, with a minimum of two (2) years experience in National Security Agency NSA COMSEC Account Manager of a DoD account.

Possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in telecommunications circuit/network encryption requirements to include in-depth knowledge of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) equipment, operation, and associated keying material.

Experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) security environments.
Desired Skills:
Have the ability to teach and instruct users on the proper use and protection of COMSEC material and conduct annual training with COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO)s.

Demonstrate the ability to provide advanced troubleshooting on COMSEC devices including contacting technical resources from the manufacturer.

Possess DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification (i.e. Sec+).

Experience tracking and documenting the issuance, inventory, and receipt of COMSEC materials.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

Lockheed Martin is the leader of cyber security defense, cyber operations and sensitive data protection. We employ the world's best cyber minds from diverse fields – people who are passionate about and empowered by our customers' missions. Lockheed Martin's best-in-cyber teams are experts in thinking like the enemy – identifying adversary activity and anticipating advanced persistent threats to strengthen platform defenses, inside and out of our networks.

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal, dependent on role

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Qualifications

What does a successful Cyber Security employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.

  • Analytical

    Advancing technologies and out of the box thinking that enable cyber operations, resulting in inventing solutions that will keep us safe today and into the future.

  • Creative

    Natural curiosity is an absolutely essential trait. Curiosity leads to continual learning which allows you to stay one step ahead of the threat.

  • Curious

    The ability to anticipate hackers’ intent and disrupt their next move is key. Seeking out new weaknesses before they become weaknesses. Proactively learning and updating systems is how we stay ahead of the threat.

  • Proactive

    We have hard problems to solve and we look for people who thrive at solving them, who can see problems from both the defensive and offensive sides.

  • Problem Solver

    Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as security is constantly changing. Possessing strong technical skills and intellectual depth along with a willingness to continually learn from others is important to adapt to and address the Advanced Persistent Threat.

  • Technologically savvy

    The ability to analyze and disseminate threat intelligence. The ability to analyze and address the root cause, learn from the attack and anticipate the hacker’s next move.

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Quote

“Cyber is the most exciting career field! Every day, there's new cyber threat information that we leverage to shape our courses of action when identifying, assessing, developing, integrating, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of defensive measures.”

Dr. Dawn B., Senior Fellow

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs, funding for cyber certifications.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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