About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential client (Engineering) is seeking a COMSEC Custodian / Computer Systems Security Analyst (Entry level / Security Analyst I) to support all-domain operations in Huntsville, AL. This full-time role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, management of COMSEC keying material, and participation in network and COMSEC-related security activities. The position involves up to 50% travel and prioritizes on-site work in the Huntsville area with hybrid flexibility.

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What You’ll Do

The role blends COMSEC account custodial responsibilities with computer systems security analysis. Typical duties include:

• Test, implement, and support secure operating networks and information systems
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend secure application and network designs
• Manage a COMSEC account: key material inventory, audits, inspections, and records
• Apply encryption technologies and support cryptographic equipment lifecycle activities
• Configure, load, test, and install encryption devices and inline network encryptors (when applicable)
• Perform physical security assessments and recommend mitigation measures
• Prepare security documentation and reports for regulatory agencies and accreditation
• Coordinate with program teams to ensure compliance with COMSEC policies and physical security requirements
• Travel as needed (up to 50%) to support audits, installations, and assessments

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR high school diploma/equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience managing a COMSEC account (inventory control, audits, inspections) OR equivalent relevant experience
• Expert understanding of COMSEC policies, regulations, and the protections required for Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and keying material
• Active Secret clearance OR the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must reside in or be local to the Huntsville, AL area; on-site presence prioritized with hybrid availability
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to lift and carry light equipment or boxes of records as required by the role

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Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points For...)

• Current passport for international travel clearance
• Hands-on experience with NSA Type 1 devices / inline encryptors (examples: KIV-7M, KG-255XJ, MYK-15A, MYK-3B)
• Experience conducting physical security assessments and documenting findings
• Experience authoring COMSEC security plans and security assessment reports for regulatory/accreditation purposes
• Understanding of cryptographic architectures and telemetry/telecommand data streams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated salary range: $58,185.00 - $75,000.00 per year (posted by the confidential client as a good-faith range). Final offer depends on experience, education, and other factors.
• Full-time, salaried, exempt position
• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401k), paid time off, tuition assistance programs, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs
• Occasional bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may be available for qualified positions

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Work Location & Schedule

• Primary location: Huntsville, AL (on-site priority; hybrid schedule may be allowed)
• Travel: up to 50% (domestic / occasional international when required)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME

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About the Industry & Team

This role supports mission-focused engineering work in all-domain operations — integration of sensors, systems, and data fusion to advance ISR and mission capabilities. You will work for a confidential client in the Engineering sector supporting national defense customers and intelligence missions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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