Comsec Custodian

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Anduril is expanding its footprint of secure cryptographic communications. The Comsec Custodian will be responsible for the day to day communications of classified environments at a variety of classification levels. Responsibilities include drafting policies, implement security procedures, review security practices, and evaluate the organization’s COMSEC program. A successful candidate will maintain and direct the receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction/disposition of the Communications Security key material. As part of a small but growing team you will be expected to wholly own problem sets, develop solutions, and safeguard the communications security material for the organization as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conduct secure equipment (e.g., secure telephone and encryption devices) and classified keying material inventories, inspections and other COMSEC related support and oversight functions.
• Perform installation of secure telephone equipment (STE) and coordinate to deliver encryption device(s) and keying material to select Information Technology (IT) specialists maintaining classified networks.
• Administer a Top Secret inventory and document control program to account for COMSEC equipment and materials.
• Ensure proper physical security accreditation has been issued by designated Program Security Officers for supported facilities.
• Train personnel in COMSEC procedures and the use of related equipment.
• Conduct inventories per agency policy and reports any discrepancy to government customer.
• Courier classified information and author receipts for classified materials.
• 20-40% Travel required to support multiple geographic locations.
• Provide 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tier IT support to Anduril employees across classified systems.
• Install, operate, maintain and troubleshoot air-gapped classified IT systems consisting of a variety of operating systems and hardware.
• Provide on-call, on-site IT support (in accordance with a predefined schedule).
• Write instructional documentation and convey highly technical ideas in non-technical terms.
• Perform security hardening of systems using DISA STIG’s and other best practice security guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures to include the acquisition, maintenance, operations and disposition of COMSEC equipment.
• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Experience with Modern Fill Devices (MFD) or Simple Key Loader (SKL).
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs
• 2-4 years of experience in a Comsec role.
• Defaults to taking ownership of projects. Never waits to be directed.
• Experience with physical hardware - servers, cabling, desktops, laptops, phones, tablets.
• Experience building, deploying and troubleshooting air-gapped IT systems.
• Troubleshoot configuration and integration issues in development, test and production environments.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices, working closely with Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs).
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware ESXi, Linux KVM, Hyper-V, and containerization platforms like Docker.
• DoD approved 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security +, CySA+, CISSP, etc).
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA), Information System Security Program Application (ISSPA), and COMSEC Automated Registration System (CARS).
• Experience with crypto evaluation reports and maintaining matrices of crypto items / keys.
• Completed the TRADOC-approved Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) course and the COMSEC Account Manager Course (CAMC).Experience with KMI Operating Account (KOA) Agents (KOAAs).
• Install and resolve software problems with applications to include secure print/scan, Sentris, VoIP, Gitlab, Microsoft SQL, Postgres, and WSUS.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Low voltage cabling experience.
• Experience with a scripting language (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate and solve reoccurring tasks.

US Salary Range$122,000—$152,500 USD

 

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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