COMSEC Technician with Security Clearance

Overview COMSEC TECHNICIAN LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Top Secret CERTIFICATION: n/a TRAVEL: 10-25% Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a COMSEC Technician for the 96 Test Wing TMAS 2 Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located at Eglin AFB, FL. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS * 3-10 years of relevant experience * Bachelor's or Master's Degree (in applicable discipline)
* Top Secret Security Clearance * Hands-on experience with key loading, Controlling Authority duties, and support for secure test data in weapon system programs. * Strong knowledge of electronic test equipment calibration, range scheduling, and multi-stakeholder coordination. * Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills with a focus on zero-defect performance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS * Extensive experience in COMSEC management, including receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials per NSA and DoD regulations (e.g., AFMAN 17-1302, CNSSI standards). * Proven ability to maintain strict accountability for high-volume, high-value assets in classified environments. * Ability to thrive in dynamic, mission-driven settings with emergent requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES * Serve as the primary advisor and provider of hands-on assistance for controlling and managing COMSEC assets across telemetry systems, secure voice telecommunications, and data encryption for multiple high-priority developmental weapon programs. * Load COMSEC keys prior to and during test missions, delivering critical, just-in-time cryptographic support to ensure uninterrupted secure operations. * Provide expert guidance and oversight for maintaining all required inspections, calibrations, and certifications on ALCM FGT electronic test and support equipment, including coordinating on-site calibration activities. * Set up the full suite of FGT equipment for testing, schedule range resources, coordinate visitors and, and conduct Functional Ground Tests (FGT) to support ALCM program milestones. * Perform COMSEC Controlling Authority duties, administering cryptographic keys across multiple accounts to support weapon system developmental testing. * Manage the full COMSEC lifecycle, including processing outgoing shipments to national test sites, facilitating inter-squadron transfers, and handling destruction reports for mission-expended assets. * Conduct semi-annual and formal COMSEC inspections, prepare documentation (binders, requirements letters, safe consolidations), verify cryptographic asset locations across facilities, and achieve zero-deficiency results through meticulous preparation and adherence to national-level security protocols. * Deliver flexible, emergent support for high-priority programs, including keying for test events, asset transfers, and last-minute mission requirements. * Coordinate with cross-organizational stakeholders to resolve equipment shortfalls, deconflict schedules during major slips, and publish revised actionable test plans to prevent delays. #CJ "TMAS2_96TW" #FloridaJobs