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Standard Job Description At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA), we approach each day with creativity, innovation, and integrity. We believe by applying the highest cybersecurity standards and fostering innovation, we are better prepared to meet customer requirements and provide uncompromised information security services. The selected candidate will join the LMA Classified Cybersecurity Team as a COMSEC Manager for LMA Patuxent River (PAX) COMSEC Team in Patuxent River, Maryland. They will: • Enforce proper receipt, transfer, accountability, safeguarding, and destruction of keying material/equipment in accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16 and related COMSEC derivatives. • Conduct inventories, inspections, troubleshooting, and other support/oversight functions for secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone, encryption devices) and classified keying material. • Conduct all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures. • Possess basic knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), crypto key generation and distribution. • Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment. • Perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment. • Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures. • Perform other associated duties as required e.g. provide support to other off-site locations. Ensure compliance to governing documents and security policies and assist in regulatory periodic assessments. Implements and tests state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database solutions. Stays current with system vulnerabilities and provides current security training to all system users. Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for secure implementation and compliance in accordance with government regulations and information assurance/cybersecurity guidelines. Creates, maintains and submits information system security documents and reports to regulatory agencies. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security documentation; assists with the implementation of security procedures; verifies information system security requirements; performs information system certification and accreditation planning, testing, assessing and liaison activities. Familiar with information system security architectural documentation standards. Able to apply information assurance / cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to an architectural/risk based framework. Provide architectural / risk based analysis of information assurance / cyber security features and relate existing system to future needs and trends and requirements. For engineers providing security information assurance, use Info Assurance Engineer (E254, L254). For security professionals providing systems security analysis, use Computer Systems Security Analysis (E121, L121). Basic Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship • Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within the past 5 years • Familiarization of COMSEC operations and procedures Desired Skills • Prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience • Experience as Local Element (LE), Crypto Responsible Officer (CRO), COMSEC Account Manager (CAM) or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager (ACAM) • Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, hardware initialization, firmware updates, and loading cryptographic keys into TACLANE devices • Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) • Experience with training users/COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO)s • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to juggle the demands of multiple diverse customers while formulating & driving security direction • Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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The selected candidate will join the LMA Classified Cybersecurity Team as a COMSEC Manager for LMA Patuxent River (PAX) COMSEC Team in Patuxent River, Maryland. They will:
Conduct inventories, inspections, troubleshooting, and other support/oversight functions for secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone, encryption devices) and classified keying material.
Conduct all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures.
Possess basic knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), crypto key generation and distribution.
Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
Perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment.
Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures.
Perform other associated duties as required e.g. provide support to other off-site locations.
U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within the past 5 years
Familiarization of COMSEC operations and procedures

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Prior Special Access Program (SAP) experience
Experience as Local Element (LE), Crypto Responsible Officer (CRO), COMSEC Account Manager (CAM) or Alternate COMSEC Account Manager (ACAM)
Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, hardware initialization, firmware updates, and loading cryptographic keys into TACLANE devices
Experience with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
Experience with training users/COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO)s
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to juggle the demands of multiple diverse customers while formulating & driving security direction
Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated
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