Infosec/Comsec Specialist

Chenega Global Protection is hiring an Infosec/Comsec Specialist to support NASA operations at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (onsite). In this role, you help protect sensitive information, classified assets, cryptographic materials, and secure communications by administering COMSEC/INFOSEC controls, supporting compliance, and enabling secure communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain COMSEC account operations in line with applicable federal regulations, NSA guidance, NASA requirements, and organizational policies.
• Safeguard, control, inventory, distribute, and account for classified and unclassified Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), cryptographic keying material, and secure communications equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate accountability records for all COMSEC transactions and equipment assets.
• Coordinate receipt, transfer, issuance, return, destruction, and disposition of COMSEC material.
• Conduct recurring inventories, inspections, and compliance reviews to ensure accountability and operational readiness.
• Investigate discrepancies, security incidents, and potential compromises involving COMSEC materials and systems.
• Coordinate required reporting and corrective actions with the Central Office of Record (COR) and other authorized agencies.
• Support implementation and administration of information security policies, procedures, and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with protection of classified information, CUI, sensitive operational information, and other protected data.
• Monitor security processes and identify vulnerabilities, compliance concerns, and opportunities for program improvement.
• Support security assessments, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
• Assist with incident reporting and information security inquiries and investigations.
• Interpret and apply security regulations, directives, and procedural requirements to support compliance.
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain a Security Education and Awareness Program in accordance with NASA and federal security requirements.
• Create and deliver security briefings, training materials, workshops, and awareness campaigns, and publish quarterly security awareness communications, newsletters, and educational resources.
• Provide guidance to employees on security responsibilities, reporting requirements, information protection practices, and COMSEC controls.
• Serve as a resource to management and employees on security-related matters.
• Provide technical support for secure communications devices, cryptographic equipment, secure telephones, and secure conferencing systems, including configuring, loading, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining COMSEC-related equipment.
• Coordinate with IT personnel and external support organizations to resolve equipment and service issues.
• Support implementation of upgrades, equipment replacements, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Serve as a contract point of contact for end-user service coordination for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting information security, industrial security, communications security, personnel security, classified information management, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with security policies, classified information, or controlled government programs.
• Ability to interpret and apply security regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
• Ability to successfully complete required background investigations and maintain security eligibility.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience supporting NASA, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal security programs.
• COMSEC Custodian experience.
• Experience supporting SCI or Special Access Program environments.
• Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), Industrial Security Oversight Certification, COMSEC training certifications, or comparable credentials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of COMSEC, INFOSEC, industrial security, personnel security, and physical security principles.
• Knowledge of classified information handling, accountability requirements, and secure communications procedures.
• Understanding of federal security regulations, intelligence community guidance, and security program requirements.
• Ability to analyze security issues, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information.
• Experience developing reports, metrics, training materials, and security communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with customers, government personnel, and team members.

Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook