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COMSEC Responsible Officer (Government)

Chantilly, Virginia

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Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is located at customer's site.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing, and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values, and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community by providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video, and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

AT&T has an opening for a Communication Security (COMSEC) Responsible Officer (CRO) to support the Intelligence Sector.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The CRO is responsible for maintaining assigned COMSEC account equipment and KeyMat. The daily job duties include the following:

  • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades utilizing the customer ticketing application (ServiceNow)
  • Create and maintain a COMSEC file plan in accordance with (IAW) COMSEC policy, and an authorized COMSEC access list
  • Ensure cryptographic equipment is keyed IAW the supporting key’s effective and supersession dates
  • Ensure TPI requirements are followed when handling Top Secret COMSEC material
  • Establish a comprehensive COMSEC training program for all briefed individuals
  • Implement standard network change requests and incident requests within standard timelines
  • Maintain accountabilities for all COMSEC material issued to their subaccount
  • Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, and inventoried
  • Prepare a written emergency plan detailing how COMSEC equipment should be handled in emergency situations; ensure COMSEC briefed personnel are properly trained on this document
  • Processes all transfer, destruction, & inventory documents in a timely manner; return paperwork to the program office
  • Report any known or suspected COMSEC incidents
  • Return all excess or faulty equipment within the appropriate time frames utilizing the appropriate security processes
  • Validate the continuing need for COMSEC material held on the account by creating a Requirements Letter

Required Clearance

TS SCI with Poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications:

The candidate must have 5 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a bachelor’s and 1 year, an associates and 3 years or a HS diploma and 5 years. Additional required qualifications include: 

  • Must have certifications to meet minimum requirements for DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification requirements; level 3 requirements are acceptable as well. Level II certifications must be obtained within six (6) months:
    • Certified Network Defender (CND)
    • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA+)
    • COMPTIA Security+
    • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
    • Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
    • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Desired Qualifications

  • Soft skills (experience with customer briefings), highly organized, problem solving, and self-motivated
  • Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals, crypto convert types [i.e., KG175, KG142, etc.], and ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products

Our COMSEC Responsible Officer's earn between $120,000-$140,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job ID R-51638 Date posted 01/14/2025
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