Communications Security (COMSEC) Engineer

Position: COMSEC EngineerClient: United States Marine Corps (USMC) - Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA)Location: On-Site – Camp Pendleton, California Employment Type: Full-TimeWork Schedule: On-SiteSecurity Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance RequiredDuration: 4-5 yearsSalary: $90,000 to $110,000 per annum along with benefits (negotiating based on experience)Position SummaryWe are seeking a Communications Security (COMSEC) Engineer to support technical testing, engineering, network configuration, and performance analysis activities. The selected candidate will work with Controlled Cryptographic Items, network encryption equipment, routing and switching technologies, test instrumentation, virtualization platforms, and scripting tools in support of COMSEC-related test and engineering events.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, design, and manage mission plans using Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) planning software. Troubleshoot COMSEC issues during test and engineering events, estimated at one to two events per month. Configure Layer 3 network devices for Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), tunneling, and secure communications. Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols, including: Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Similar dynamic routing protocols Configure Layer 2 devices to support network segmentation. Operate traffic generators and network analyzers during test activities. Implement and use virtualization technologies to support engineering and test environments. Conduct Inline Network Encryptor testing and collect performance metrics. Operate and maintain Simple Key Loader and Tactical Key Loader devices. Develop and use scripts and automation tools to support: Data collection and reduction Model and algorithm design Automated collection and analysis Event logging Network monitoring and troubleshooting Use tools and scripting environments such as IXIA, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, and PowerShell. Perform network throughput and performance testing across Layers 1 through 4 of the network stack. Test radio networks using tools such as IXIA, Spirent, iPerf, and T-BERD. Physically and logically connect data-collection devices within network test architectures. Support time synchronization of test and data-collection equipment and report synchronization issues. Lift and move radio or networking equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.Required Technical SkillsHands-on experience with COMSEC equipment, Controlled Cryptographic Items, or secure communications systems. Experience configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 network devices. Knowledge of IPsec, tunneling, network segmentation, EIGRP, and OSPF. Experience with Inline Network Encryptors. Experience operating network analyzers, traffic generators, and network performance-testing tools. Understanding of network performance testing from the physical layer through the transport layer. Experience with virtualization technologies. Experience with at least one scripting or automation technology, preferably Python or PowerShell. Ability to collect, analyze, and document technical test data. Ability to troubleshoot COMSEC hardware, software, network, and radio communication issues. Ability to work effectively during scheduled test and engineering events.Preferred ExperienceExperience with IXIA, Spirent, iPerf, or T-BERD test equipment. Experience with MATLAB or LabVIEW. Experience operating SKL or TKL devices. Experience conducting Inline Network Encryptor performance testing. Experience supporting radio-network or Department of Defense test environments. Physical RequirementThe position requires the ability to lift and move radio equipment weighing approximately 40 pounds.