COMSEC Cryptography Analyst
USA, CO, Colorado Springs (745 Space Center Dr), United States
Full Time Entry-level / Junior Clearance required USD 60K - 137K
Booz Allen Hamilton
Using tomorrow’s technologies, Booz Allen advances the nation’s most critical civil, defense, and national security missions.The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your experience in communications security and cryptography that will safeguard our nation? As a COMSEC cryptography analyst, you can assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to develop and implement security solutions that will protect our military.
You will support the Space Force to sustain and evolve next generation resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. You will work within a cross-functional and cross-organization team to leverage your knowledge of cryptographic solutions and architectures to inform senior leadership on critical security decisions for our nation's security. This is an opportunity to use critical thinking and analysis skills to adequately assess and inform government leaders and commanders on solutions to cryptographic challenges.
Work with us as we secure and protect the warfighter.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience with processes to procure and manage Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) or developing or evaluating cryptographic requirements for space or terrestrial cryptography
- Knowledge of cryptographic modernization
- Knowledge of cryptographic architectures
- Ability to brief senior level government officials
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with on space-based remote sensing systems
- Experience managing secure voice devices, network encryptors, link encryptors, secure remote access devices, hard disk encryptors, and Tier 3 management devices, and managing organizational mission assurance or risk management planning, training, and exercise programs
- Experience with USAF or USSF Cryptographic Systems
- Knowledge cryptographic contract requirements
- Ability to recommend actionable contract language
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, IT, Information Assurance, or Information Security
- DoD 8140 Certification such as CISSP, CISM, and Security+
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,300.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Tags: CISM CISSP Clearance Cryptography DoD DoDD 8140 Monitoring Risk management Security strategy Strategy Surveillance TS/SCI Vulnerabilities
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