Sr. ComSec Specialist

Job#: 3023806

Job Description:
Sr. ComSec Specialist

Location: Washington, District of Columbia (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

This position seeks a Senior Communications Security (ComSec) Specialist to support enterprise key management and advanced cryptographic modernization initiatives for a highly visible DoD customer. The role is suited for a proactive, strategic thinker with experience in secure communications and cryptographic technologies. The ideal candidate will operate in a fast-paced environment, provide thought leadership, and translate technical concepts into policy, guidance, and senior-leader briefings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on cryptographic modernization efforts across DoD programs, ensuring alignment with evolving NSA/CNSA requirements.
• Develop, review, and implement ComSec and key management policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.

* Advise senior leadership on cryptographic risk, modernization strategy, and enterprise-level ComSec initiatives.

• Review system architectures to ensure compliance with national security cryptographic standards and for cryptographic compliance.
• Analyze current ComSec processes and propose improvements to optimize security, efficiency, and mission readiness.
• Conduct key management planning, accountability reviews, and lifecycle analysis of cryptographic equipment.
• Provide technical guidance on emerging cryptographic technologies, algorithms, and device fielding schedules.
• Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leaders (O-6/C-suite equivalents).
• Mentor junior team members and serve as a senior technical resource.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience with a master's degree, OR 14+ years with a bachelor's degree, OR 18+ years with no degree.
• An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Extensive experience in ComSec, cryptographic equipment, and key management infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of NSA/CNSA cryptographic standards, CNSS guidance, and DoD ComSec directives.
• Experience drafting, updating, and implementing ComSec policy, SOPs, and technical guidance.
• Demonstrated proactive work style with the ability to think strategically and operate independently in a high-visibility environment.
• Experience interacting with senior military or government leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior military experience in ComSec, key management, signal, crypto, or cyber operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting cryptographic modernization programs or enterprise key management systems (EKMS/KMI/ACCM).
• Familiarity with emerging cryptographic technologies and cryptographic modernization transition planning.
• Previous consulting or client-facing DoD work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary for this position is between $140,000 and $145,000. This employer offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.