COMSEC Engineer – Functional Lead

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

COMSEC Engineer Team Lead providing senior technical leadership for communications security engineering in classified environments. Leading activities involving cryptographic key architecture and compliance with national-level security requirements.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $159,600 - $266,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in communications security engineering, including cryptographic key architecture, key-management processes, and compliance with national-level security requirements. Proven ability to lead technical teams and coordinate effectively across various stakeholders in classified environments.

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Cryptographic Key ArchitectureKey-Management ProcessesCOMSEC EngineeringTechnical LeadershipActive Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cryptographic AlgorithmsElectronic Cryptographic Unit DeliverablesLifecycle Control of Sensitive MaterialsTechnical DocumentationImplementation Guidance

Soft Skills

Effective CoordinationTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeActive Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Special Access ProgramSensitive Compartmented InformationGovernment Security StakeholdersCompliance MattersSecure Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical leadership for communications security engineering in classified operational and system environments.
Direct COMSEC engineering activities involving cryptographic key architecture, key-management processes, cryptographic algorithms, electronic cryptographic unit deliverables, certification support, and lifecycle control of sensitive materials.
Translate technical COMSEC requirements into executable engineering and operational practices, coordinates with system developers and Government security stakeholders, and advises program leadership on technical risks and compliance matters.
By integrating secure communications protections with broader system, facility, and authorization activities the COMSEC Engineer Functional Lead promotes reliable cryptographic implementation, disciplined accountability, and consistent execution of applicable national-level communications security requirements.
Lead COMSEC engineering activities involving cryptographic architecture, secure keying concepts, and classified communications requirements.
Direct technical coordination for electronic cryptographic unit deliverables, certification activities, and integration dependencies.
Evaluate cryptographic algorithms, key-management approaches, and implementation plans for alignment with approved security requirements.
Oversee lifecycle controls for COMSEC material, equipment, records, inventories, and accountability processes.
Coordinate with system developers, engineers, operators, and Government security stakeholders to resolve COMSEC integration issues.
Advise program leadership on technical risks, compliance considerations, and corrective actions affecting secure communications.
Develop and maintain engineering procedures, technical documentation, and implementation guidance for COMSEC activities.
Guide team execution and quality control across recurring engineering, certification, and operational support requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience
Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare benefits
paid leave
retirement plans
insurance programs
education and training assistance