Shield AI

Security

StaffCOMSECOfficer

$100–150k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Staff COMSEC Officer at Shield AI. Skills: COMSEC management, Classified networks, Security administration. Manage company's COMSEC program. Oversee program lifecycle”

Industry & Context.

Security
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting COMSEC material

Eligibility Requirements

DOD Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

DoD Special Access Programs experience, 3-6 years security administration experience, Demonstrated customer support skills, Demonstrated interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Previous COMSEC account manager experience, Previous Alternate Custodian experience, Previous Information Assurance role experience, Familiarity with Key Management Infrastructure, Familiarity with Electronic Key Management System, DOD Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility

Nice to Have

Bachelor's college degree, Military experience

What You'll Do.

Manage company's COMSEC program

Oversee program lifecycle

Ensure adherence to laws

Ensure adherence to DoD policies

Interface with government agencies

Manage COMSEC compliance

Manage COMSEC for deployed networks

Ensure COMSEC compatibility with network paths

Coordinate with USG counterparts

Maintain connectivity

Perform program security administrative tasks

File program security documents

Update security lists

Coordinate with internal customers

Coordinate with external customers

Manage security supplies

Maintain COMSEC administrative records

Develop COMSEC training

Maintain personnel COMSEC briefings

Conduct internal self-inspections

Assist with Staff Assistance Visits

Assist with Customer Security Assessments

Maintain classified material accountability records

Maintain inventory lists

Maintain receipt records

Maintain transmittal records

Maintain final disposition documentation

Perform Cryptonet management activities

Maintain up to date software

Maintain up to date keys

Maintain up to date hardware

Review operational requirements

Review system specification documents

Address security requirements

Incorporate security requirements

Manage logistics of COMSEC material

Manage deployment of COMSEC material

Manage transportation of COMSEC material

Investigate security violations

Document security violations

Investigate security incidents

Document security incidents

Provide corrective action recommendations

Attend program meetings

Support program meetings

Participate in program meetings

Attend staff meetings

Support staff meetings

Participate in staff meetings

Attend teleconferences

Support teleconferences

Participate in teleconferences

Respond to walk-in customers

Provide ad hoc security services

Maintain formal initial security education

Maintain formal recurring security education

Maintain formal initial security training

Maintain formal recurring security training

Manage troubleshooting of COMSEC material

Ensure networking rooms have infrastructure

Provide input to Fixed Facility Checklist

Provide input to TEMPEST checklists

Provide support to Information Assurance team

Implement classified information systems

Maintain classified information systems

Participate in planning for new systems

Support ISSM in developing SSPs

Manage COMSEC related tasks for classified systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal customers; External customers; USG counterparts; Information Assurance team; ISSM

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description: We are seeking a qualified and experienced COMSEC security specialist to fill the role of COMSEC Manager in support of multiple special access programs. As a COMSEC Manager, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing procedures and executing a program to deploy classified networks required for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's COMSEC program. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization. Your duties will include managing COMSEC compliance, managing COMSEC for deployed networks, ensure COMSEC is compatible with network paths, and coordinate with applicable USG counterparts to maintain connectivity. ## What you'll do COMSEC Management: Perform program security administrative tasks, including filing, updating logs/lists, coordinating with internal and external customers, and managing supplies. Maintain COMSEC administrative records. Develop COMSEC training and maintain personnel COMSEC briefings. Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security

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