Job ID: 636502BR
Date posted: May. 01, 2023

Locations: Palmdale, California
Program: NBF

Description:
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA), we approach each day with creativity, innovation, and integrity. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of industry's greatest challenges and make an impact on our nation's security. We believe by applying the highest cybersecurity standards and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion 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 Custodian/Manager supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) located at Palmdale, CA to ensure classified information systems (IS) meet cybersecurity requirements and government directives.

COMSEC duties will be performed in accordance with National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Service Policy Manual No. 3-16 & related COMSEC derivatives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, COMSEC Manager; detailed knowledge in cryptographic techniques including use of US Electronic Keying Management System (EKMS), crypto key generation and distribution; experience in Benign technique; conduct normal operations of managing a COMSEC Account; install key and diagnostic testing of COMSEC equipment and provide COMSEC support/oversight to establish secure voice, data links systems and navigation as required; ensure COMSEC compliance in support of successful government reviews.

Candidate will support the development/administration of a robust COMSEC Training Program for the COMSEC user community on handling of keying material, aids and equipment; support COMSEC Material Control System and inventory; safeguard/account for classified and unclassified COMSEC Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCIs); disseminate, inventory, and destroy COMSEC keying material; maintain COMSEC records; perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment, perform all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures. Candidate may be required to provide support to other off-site locations.

Candidate will assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) with information systems and Risk management Framework security compliance as required.

Assist in data integrity containments and investigations on IA related security violations/incidents.

Candidate will interface with internal/external customers to identify requirements and provide problem resolution.

Publicize and maintain security directives, policies and procedures.

A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What's In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications:
Possess a minimum of 5 years experience, with a minimum of two (2) years experience in National Security Agency NSA COMSEC Account Manager of a DoD account.

Possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in telecommunications circuit/network encryption requirements to include in-depth knowledge of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) equipment, operation, and associated keying material.

Experience supporting Special Access Required (SAR) security environments.
Desired Skills:
Have the ability to teach and instruct users on the proper use and protection of COMSEC material and conduct annual training with COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO)s.

Demonstrate the ability to provide advanced troubleshooting on COMSEC devices including contacting technical resources from the manufacturer.

Possess DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification (i.e. Sec+).

Experience tracking and documenting the issuance, inventory, and receipt of COMSEC materials.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with an investigation within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $98,800 - $186,100. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security Governance and Risk Compliance
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First