Intel COMSEC Specialist ** 2025-1443

SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for an experienced cybersecurity professional to join our team! As a Cybersecurity Engineer III, you will play a key role in advancing cybersecurity operations by performing in-depth system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and security compliance activities in accordance with DoD requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices and proven experience supporting both Linux and Windows environments across DoD networks. You will work collaboratively with Blue Team, Red Team, and other Cybersecurity professionals on overall cyber readiness defense and system accreditation efforts. 

** Position is contingent upon award of contract, anticipated in December of 2025. **

Clearance

An ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance (IT Level III Tier 5 / Special-Sensitive Position) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of computer security, military system specifications, and DoD cybersecurity policies
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral presentations
• Must possess one of the following DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level III baseline certifications:
  • CASP+ CE
  • CCNP Security
  • CISA
  • CISSP (Associate)
  • CISSP
  • GCED
  • GCIH
  • CCSP

Responsibilities

o Collaborate with key personnel to verify appropriate storage requirements
o Coordinate with monthly and annual COMSEC management requirements
o Track program CCI equipment and rekey status
o Maintain operation of primary GemOne workstations to include collaboration with system administrators to request updates and security controls
o Manage Tactical FASTLANE (TACLANE) network
o Troubleshooting support
o TACLANE configuration management

Preferred Skills and Experience

A combined total of ten (10) years of full-time professional experience in all of the following skillsets/disciplines:

o Collaboration with key personnel to verify appropriate storage requirements;
o Coordination with monthly and annual COMSEC management requirements;
o Tracking program CCI equipment and rekey status;
o Maintain operation of primary GemOne workstations to include collaboration with system administrators to request updates and security controls;
o Tactical FASTLANE (TACLANE) network management;
o Troubleshooting support; and
o TACLANE configuration management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $125,000 - $180,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.