COMSEC Responsible Officer
Kirtland AFB, NMJob$120–160K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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SAIC seeks a COMSEC Responsible Officer to support the EDIS program at Kirtland AFB. The officer manages non-collateral COMSEC sub-accounts and performs program-specific COMSEC duties, including material management, compliance, and coordination with program managers. The role also supports security issue resolution, personnel training, equipment management, and the development of policies and procedures.
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Description
SAIC is looking for a COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) to support the Engineering, development, Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) program for the Space Systems Command’s Prototype Ground Development and Sustainment branch at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The CRO will perform a variety of assignments associated with COMSEC duties IAW AFMAN 17-1302-0, COMSEC User Requirements, specific to the program’s task orders. The CRO will be responsible for the management of non-collateral COMSEC sub-accounts IAW National Security Agency and USAF-specified publications.
What You’ll Get to Do:
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Serve as a subject matter expert on communications security and programmatic compliance
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Work with program managers to bridge the gap between high-level security policies and requirements. This includes the technical and operational implementation of those requirements.
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Procure and maintain requisite COMSEC materials
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Implement physical and procedural controls for accessing, storing, and transporting COMSEC material, adhering to the two-person integrity (TPI) policy for key material
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Answer questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting
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Manage the keying network and telecommunication equipment
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Analyze, investigate, and participate in the resolution of classified security issues. Coordinate actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
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Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations
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Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment
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Assist in writing policy, procedure, and standards
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 9 years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
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Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
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Three (3) or more years’ experience as COMSEC custodian in a DoD environment
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Comprehensive knowledge of COMSEC policies and procedures
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User experience with the maintenance and operation of common COMSEC devices
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Experience with key management infrastructure
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Experience preparing for and participating in audits and assessments
Desired Skills and Experience:
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Experience as a key management infrastructure operating account manager (KOAM)
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General knowledge and experience in Personnel Security, Physical Security, and Industrial Security
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CompTIA Security+ certification
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
REQNUMBER: 2619005
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
How this job compares
Set against the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$120–160K/yr
- US median$66–98K/yr113 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $140K, is 77% above the US median midpoint ($79K) — in the top quarter of Security Officer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Security Officer jobs in New Mexico and 1,630 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (490 postings).
- Education
- 21 of the 1,630 open Security Officer jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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