Overview:
COMSEC TECHNICIAN
LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Top Secret
CERTIFICATION: n/a
TRAVEL: 10-25%
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a COMSEC Technician for the 96 Test Wing TMAS 2 Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located at Eglin AFB, FL.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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Extensive experience in COMSEC management, including receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17-1302, CNSSI standards).
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Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high-volume, high-value assets in classified environments.
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Ability to thrive in dynamic, mission-driven settings with emergent requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as the primary advisor and provider of hands-on assistance for controlling and managing COMSEC assets across telemetry systems, secure voice telecommunications, and data encryption for multiple high-priority developmental weapon programs.
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Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions, delivering critical, just-in-time cryptographic support to ensure uninterrupted secure operations.
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Provide expert guidance and oversight for maintaining all required inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT electronic test and support equipment, including coordinating on-site calibration activities.
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Set up the full suite of FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors and, and conduct Functional Ground Tests (FGT) to support ALCM program milestones.
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Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties, administering cryptographic keys across multiple accounts to support weapon system developmental testing.
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Manage the full COMSEC lifecycle, including processing outgoing shipments to national test sites, facilitating inter-squadron transfers, and handling destruction reports for mission-expended assets.
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Conduct semi-annual and formal COMSEC inspections, prepare documentation (binders, requirements letters, safe consolidations), verify cryptographic asset locations across facilities, and achieve zero-deficiency results through meticulous preparation and adherence to national-level security protocols.
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Deliver flexible, emergent support for high-priority programs, including keying for test events, asset transfers, and last-minute mission requirements.
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Coordinate with cross-organizational stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls, deconflict schedules during major slips, and publish revised actionable test plans to prevent delays.
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