Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Overview
The Information Security and Communications Security (INFOSEC/COMSEC) Specialist serves as a trusted security professional responsible for protecting sensitive information, classified assets, cryptographic materials, and secure communications capabilities supporting NASA operations at Marshall Space Flight Center.
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding national security information and ensuring compliance with federal security policies, intelligence community requirements, Department of Defense directives, and NASA security regulations. The INFOSEC/COMSEC Specialist provides expert support across multiple security disciplines, including communications security (COMSEC), information security (INFOSEC), personnel security, physical security, and classified systems protection.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain COMSEC account operations in accordance with applicable federal regulations, National Security Agency (NSA) guidance, NASA requirements, and organizational policies.
- Safeguard, control, inventory, distribute, and account for classified and unclassified Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), cryptographic keying material, and secure communications equipment.
- Maintain complete and accurate accountability records for all COMSEC transactions and equipment assets.
- Coordinate receipt, transfer, issuance, return, destruction, and disposition of COMSEC material.
- Conduct recurring inventories, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure accountability and operational readiness.
- Investigate discrepancies, security incidents, and potential compromises involving COMSEC materials and systems.
- Coordinate required reporting and corrective actions with the Central Office of Record (COR) and other authorized agencies.
- Support implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
- Assist with the protection of classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI), sensitive operational information, and other protected data.
- Monitor security processes and identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and opportunities for program improvement.
- Support security assessments, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
- Assist with incident reporting, security inquiries, and investigations involving information security matters.
- Interpret and apply security regulations, directives, and procedural requirements to ensure compliance across supported operations.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain a comprehensive Security Education and Awareness Program in accordance with NASA and federal security requirements.
- Create and deliver security briefings, training materials, workshops, and awareness campaigns that promote security best practices.
- Develop and publish quarterly security awareness communications, newsletters, and educational resources.
- Provide guidance to employees regarding security responsibilities, reporting requirements, information protection practices, and COMSEC controls.
- Serve as a resource to management and employees on security-related matters.
- Provide technical support for secure communications devices, cryptographic equipment, secure telephones, and secure conferencing systems.
- Configure, load, install, troubleshoot, and maintain COMSEC-related equipment and associated components.
- Coordinate with information technology personnel and external support organizations to resolve equipment and service issues.
- Support implementation of upgrades, equipment replacements, and technology refresh initiatives.
- Serve as the contract point of contact for end-user service coordination related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting information security, industrial security, communications security, personnel security, classified information management, or related security disciplines.
- Experience working with security policies, classified information, or controlled government programs.
- Ability to interpret and apply security regulations, directives, and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations and maintain security eligibility.
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience supporting NASA, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal security programs.
- COMSEC Custodian experience.
- Experience supporting SCI or Special Access Program environments.
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Industrial Security Oversight Certification, COMSEC training certifications, or comparable credentials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of COMSEC, INFOSEC, industrial security, personnel security, and physical security principles.
- Knowledge of classified information handling, accountability requirements, and secure communications procedures.
- Understanding of federal security regulations, intelligence community guidance, and security program requirements.
- Ability to analyze security issues, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
- Experience developing reports, metrics, training materials, and security communications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Skilled in building collaborative working relationships with customers, government personnel, and team members
