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COMSEC Specialist

Gunnison Consulting Group Inc
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities include :

  • Manage and support communication security (COMSEC) operations, including key management and encryption.
  • Ensure compliance with federal COMSEC policies and procedures.
  • Conduct periodic audits and risk assessments on COMSEC systems.
  • Provide training and awareness programs related to COMSEC protocols.
  • Maintain COMSEC material accountability and perform cryptographic key management.
  • Coordinate with intelligence and law enforcement agencies for secure communications.
  • Develop and maintain a Communication Plan detailing key stakeholders, communication channels, and escalation procedures.

Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in COMSEC operations.
  • Experience with key management infrastructure (KMI) and cryptographic devices.
  • Knowledge of federal COMSEC regulations and policies.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Prior experience in federal agency handling classified communications.
  • Knowledge of risk management framework (RMF), NIST security controls, and cybersecurity principles.
  • Education Requirement : Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.

    Clearance Requirement : Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

  • This position is contingent upon future contract award to Gunnison Consulting.
  • The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

    Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include :

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500 / year!
  • Why Join Gunnison?

  • Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
  • Quality is our top priority.
  • Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
  • There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
  • We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
  • We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.
  • Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

    In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects . By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could , the company has thrived for over 25 years.

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