Alternate COMSEC Manager

About the Role

GRS is seeking an Alternate COMSEC Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves providing subject matter expertise in managing COMSEC materials and equipment to ensure secure interoperability between the United States and overseas entities. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the * /FMS COMSEC account, including receipt, custody, issue/distribution, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of classified and non-classified * Government provided COMSEC Type 1 cryptographic devices, keying material (KEYMAT), and all COMSEC equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date records and submit all required accounting reports, adhering to procedures for handling COMSEC material.
• Protect COMSEC material and restrict access to individuals with a valid need-to-know and clearance.
• Stay informed of new requirements or modifications to existing requirements serviced by the COMSEC Account.
• Receive, receipt for, safeguard, and account for all COMSEC material issued to the COMSEC Account.
• Maintain COMSEC accounting and related records as outlined in NSA/CSSPM 3-16, Security Doctrine 1, NSTISSI 4000 series instructions, or applicable regulations.
• Conduct semi-annual inventories and upon appointment of a new COMSEC Manager, physically sighting all COMSEC material and reconciling with the Central Office of Record (COR).
• Successfully pass an annual audit performed by the lead * Combatant Command (COCOM) COMSEC Manager or a designated representative.
• Perform routine destruction of COMSEC material when required or affect other disposition as directed by the COR or Controlling Authority.
• Submit transfer, inventory, destruction, and possession reports as required.
• Inspect implemented protective technologies upon initial receipt, during each inventory, and prior to each use.
• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of all amendments to COMSEC publications held by the account.
• Ensure physical inspections and required page checks are accomplished on all keying material and publications received, returned, transferred, destroyed, during change of Manager, and when posting amendments.
• Ensure all accountable COMSEC material shipped outside the account’s organization is packaged and shipped as specified in NSA/CSSPM 3-16, Security Doctrine 1, NSTISSI 4000 series instructions, or applicable service regulations. Inspect all received material for evidence of tampering.
• Maintain awareness of the location and general purpose of every item of accountable COMSEC material held by the account.
• Establish procedures for strict control of all operationally required keying material when turned over between shifts or individuals.
• Ensure appropriate COMSEC material is readily available to properly cleared and authorized individuals, verifying clearance levels and issuing material via hand receipt, briefing recipients on safeguarding responsibilities.
• Perform semi-annual security audits and coordinated periodic inspections of units using and operating * Government provided COMSEC material and equipment.
• Serve as liaison between the * /FMS COMSEC account, Coalition COMSEC accounts, and * Government organizations, agencies, and COMSEC accounts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of COMSEC material handling procedures and relevant security doctrines (NSA/CSSPM 3-16, Security Doctrine 1, NSTISSI 4000 series instructions).
• Excellent customer service skills for phone and face-to-face interactions.
• Excellent written and oral command of English.

Physical Requirements

Candidates for this position must be willing and able to sit, bend, reach, stoop, squat, stand, and walk as required by the role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a team to support secure interoperability objectives.