COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Amazon, Herndon, VA, United States
COMSEC Officer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Job ID: 10403395 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world? At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, to include on‑site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
Appoint and train partner teams to support ad‑hoc requirements.
Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
Vigorously audit individuals accounts.
Review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
Advise management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
Maintain liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
Serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert on Government inter‑agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
Develop and update operating procedures based on site, equipment and mission partners.
Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment and mission partners.
Conduct semi‑annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
Perform all necessary backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS).
Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed.
Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government.
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients.
Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies.
2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders.
Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $102,000.00–$178,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Job ID: 10403395 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world? At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, to include on‑site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
Appoint and train partner teams to support ad‑hoc requirements.
Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
Vigorously audit individuals accounts.
Review proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
Advise management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
Maintain liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
Serve as a COMSEC subject matter expert on Government inter‑agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
Develop and update operating procedures based on site, equipment and mission partners.
Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment and mission partners.
Conduct semi‑annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
Perform all necessary backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS).
Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed.
Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government.
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience communicating across technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients.
Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies.
2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders.
Benefits
The base salary range for this position is $102,000.00–$178,400.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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