SECURITY ASSISTANT (OA)
U.S. Marine Corps
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SECURITY SPECIALIST (COMSEC)
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing secure communications systems for the Navy, including handling encryption keys, ensuring compliance with security rules, and advising leaders on protecting sensitive information during operations.
It's a good fit for someone with experience in cybersecurity or military security who enjoys technical troubleshooting and working with teams to prevent vulnerabilities.
The role supports fleet readiness in a California-based naval center.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent, including identifying vulnerabilities in COMSEC domains and recommending fixes
- Ability to interpret and apply national security policies to operational situations
- Experience developing and issuing technical guidance to security personnel and leaders
- Skills in coordinating with external agencies for interoperability and system protection
- Knowledge of advising on COMSEC impacts in operational plans and technology decisions
- Familiarity with NSA COMSEC accounts, Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and compliance inspections
- Proficiency in handling COMSEC keying material, equipment delivery, and technical support like upgrades and checks
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SECURITY SPECIALIST (COMSEC) in the FLTREADCENSOUTHWEST of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities across multiple COMSEC domains and recommend corrective actions; 2) Interpreting and applying national-level security policy to diverse and sometimes conflicting operational circumstances; 3) Developing and issuing authoritative technical guidance to security personnel, program managers, and operational leaders; 4) Coordinating with external agencies and partners to ensure interoperability and protection of shared information systems and resources; 5) Advising leadership on COMSEC implications of operational plans, technology integration, and resource decisions.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will serve as the COMSEC Security Specialist, supporting the CAM in the administration of the COMSEC program and the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system.
- You will assist the CAM in overseeing the Tier II NSA COMSEC account, ensuring compliance with national-level policies and procedures.
- You will deliver and receive COMSEC keying material and CCI equipment for Local Element (LE) commands via secure authorized methods, ensuring proper documentation and accountability
- You will conduct staff assistant visits and inspections for KMI and COMSEC compliance.
- You will provide technical support for COMSEC equipment, including software upgrades, keying, and battery checks.
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