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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a COMSEC Custodian / Computer Systems Security Analyst to support secure communications and information assurance activities at the Redstone Arsenal, AL location. This role focuses on COMSEC account management, secure network operations, risk assessments, and support for accreditation and regulatory reporting.

• Test and implement secure operating network configurations and encryption technologies.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for secure application and system designs.
• Manage COMSEC key material and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI): inventory, audits, inspections, and accountability.
• Configure, load, test, and install encryption equipment and inline network encryptors when required.
• Participate in physical security assessments and recommend mitigations to safeguard COMSEC material.
• Prepare security assessment reports and contribute to COMSEC security plans required for regulatory accreditation.
• Coordinate with mission stakeholders to support secure data flows (telecommands, telemetry, and other data streams).
• Travel up to 50% to support distributed sites and mission needs.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 4 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing a COMSEC account and keying material (inventories, audits, inspections).
• Expert knowledge of COMSEC policies, regulations, and physical security controls for CCI and keying material.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Reside in the Redstone Arsenal, AL area; hybrid work possible but with on-site priority.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current passport.
• Hands-on experience with NSA Type 1 encryption/inline network encryptors (examples: KIV-7M, KG-255XJ, MYK-15A, MYK-3B).
• Proven ability to conduct physical security assessments and author remediation plans.
• Experience writing security assessment reports and authoring COMSEC security plans for regulatory review.
• Understanding of cryptographic architectures and data streams (telecommands/telemetry).

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Compensation & Location

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $58,185 — $75,000 per year.
• Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL (on-site priority; hybrid availability).
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance is required.
• Travel: Up to 50% (as needed to support operations).

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Why Work with Confidential Client (via Careertakes)

Confidential Client supports mission-focused work with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and learning resources. Careertakes may present you with additional matched opportunities across its network.

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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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