Communications Security Responsible Officer (CRO) - NISSC II

Communications Security Responsible Officer (CRO) - NISSC II - (ADV00094F) 

Your Impact:

 

NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), we have provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The Communications Security Responsible Officer (CRO)  supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The candidate will: 

• Troubleshoot COMSEC equipment and processes.
• Order/track COMSEC materials.
• COMSEC Key Management planning and transport of materials.
• Be the COMSEC gatekeeper ensuring Two-Person Integrity is adhered to.
• Responsible for keying network/telecommunications equipment.
• Analyze, investigate, and participate in the resolution of classified security issues. Coordinate actions(s) to be taken to ensure compliance with the classified security program.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain physical security, access controls, and procedures.
• Maintain storage of up to TOP SECRET COMSEC material.
• Maintain a record of combinations and daily security checks.
• Manage inventory and accounting requirements.
• Conduct routine COMSEC destruction and creation of destruction reports.
• Maintain records of COMSEC alternate personnel.
• Conduct semi-annual inventory and report results to COR.
• Ensure the account is in strict compliance with physical security, COMSEC record keeping, and proper handling and storage of classified keying material.
• Performs additional duties related to Information Assurance as assigned/required.
• Assist in troubleshooting, isolating, repairing, and correcting network systems and circuit errors, as needed.
•  Assist with long-haul transport circuit/network/system drawings/records, as needed.

 

***Shift work could be required to support 24×7 operations.  It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule, and can remain on-site for extended periods during emergencies and drills.

 ***This position reports to Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for our company or one of our teammate companies.

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

Basic Requirements:

• Clearance Requirement – TS w/SCI eligibility.
• Certification Requirement - DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
• 2 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with COMSEC policies and procedures.
• User experience with the maintenance and operation of common COMSEC devices.
• Must have experience with DoD processes and procedures or an equivalent regulatory environment and/or military training.
• COMSEC, KMI, and KOAM Experience.
• Must be able to lift and transport equipment up to 50 pounds.

 

Desired Requirements: 

• Knowledge of the following technologies: OSI, TCP/IP, and various layer 2 protocols.
• Knowledge of data center/long-haul transport mechanisms, serial data interfaces, cat-X ethernet, and fiber optic cabling.
• Experience preparing for and participating in audits and assessments.
• General knowledge and experience in Personnel Security, Physical Security, and Industrial Security.
• Experience prioritizing and managing workloads.
• Have clear written and verbal communication skills.

 

This position is expected to pay $60,000 - $75,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

 

Essential Functions: 

Communication

• Will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills.·    

 

Work Environment

• Work will be performed inside a large facility.
• Work environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
• Work assignments vary based on client requirements.
• Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, icy, and windy climates.

 

Physical Requirements

• Position will require extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.
• Position will require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks. 
• Position will require sitting, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching for long periods.
• Position will require work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.
• Position will require lifting and/or transporting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• There is a possibility that due to parking availability and the location of work, traveling moderate to long distances may be required.

 

Equipment and Machines

• General office equipment, which includes telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that supports the network environment.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment.

 

Attendance

• Regular attendance following the established work schedule is mandatory.
• It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
• You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.
• You may be asked to continue performance in support of a war, contingency, or exercise.

 

Travel

• Commuting between locations may be required daily (~30-minute drive).
• May require operating motor vehicles for commuting between locations. 

 

Other Essential Functions

• Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
• Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
• Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client’s standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

Primary Location

: United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs-20370-CCO1

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

: Oct 10, 2024, 6:45:48 PM

Job

: Information Technology

Organization

: CMS

Job Type

: ExperiencedJob Classification: Fulltime-Regular

Work Locations

: 20370-CCO1 2221 E. Bijou St Suite 350 Colorado Springs 80915Capabilities: Space