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This position supports secure communications infrastructure, cryptographic equipment, key management activities, and COMSEC operations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical communications. The engineer works closely with COMSEC custodians, cybersecurity personnel, network engineers, and government stakeholders to maintain operational readiness and compliance with applicable security policies and procedures. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and security of communications within the organization and with organization partners.\nResponsibilities:\nThe COMSEC Manager is responsible for managing classified equipment, materials, and information in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) COMSEC policies. This includes securely storing classified materials and maintaining accountability for all COMSEC material\nEnsures compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures, including maintaining access lists, submitting required accounting reports, and managing the distribution and destruction of COMSEC keys and related materials\nConducts initial briefings and debriefings for personnel handling COMSEC material, ensuring adherence to established procedures and protocols\nAdvises senior management on risk levels, security posture, and cost/benefit analyses of information security programs. This includes collaborating with stakeholders to establish enterprise continuity of operations programs\nRecognizes potential security violations and takes appropriate actions to report incidents. Supervises protective measures during cybersecurity incidents or vulnerabilities\nThe engineer will also prepare all documents required to add, change, or delete services to the network.\nManages and maintains COMSEC inventory, devices and ensures all DOJ and NSA guidelines are met.\nThe Administrator will incorporate into the network and COMSEC network all new connections and services as they are required by the customer. When required, this function includes preparing test plans and execution or oversight of test execution\nQualifications\nRequired:\nA Bachelor’s Degree. Experience and education equivalents: A high school diploma with 4 years of experience in Functional Responsibility area may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for 4 years of general work experience. Each relevant technical certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience.\nStrong understanding of COMSEC policies and procedures.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and advising personnel.\nAbility to manage sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.\nProficiency in using COMSEC management systems and tools.\nDesired:\nExperience supporting DoD or other federal government COMSEC programs.\nFamiliarity with NSA-approved Type 1 encryption devices, Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), or Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).\nKnowledge of applicable NSA, CNSS, and agency-specific COMSEC policies and procedures.\nExperience with secure voice, data, and network encryption technologies.\nCompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent technical/security certifications.\nPrevious experience supporting COMSEC custodians, secure communications infrastructure, or classified network environments.\nClearance:\nAn active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.\nLocation and Schedule:\nThis position is onsite at the customer location in Washington, DC. The environment requires onsite support five days per week, with some flexibility in scheduling based on program and customer requirements. Core business hours are 8am-4pm.\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $125,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.\nBenefits:\nHighlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.\nThe world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.\nAt Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. 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