COMSEC Test Engineer in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD at honor foundations

Date Posted: 12/5/2024

Job Snapshot

Job Description

COMSEC Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a cleared Test Engineer who will be supporting test events and testing current and emerging technologies to one of our US Army customer under the Cryptographic Modernization Branch (CMB) at Aberdeen, MD.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for applying interdisciplinary engineering skills in the technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, cost and risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for complex solutions or products.

  • Use Software Defined Radios to test and evaluate the security of Army equipment.

  • Develop sophisticated scripts for security testing.

  • Conduct Site Surveys.

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • An active DoD Secret clearance.

  • Experience with COMSEC infrastructure, devices, applications, and protocols (e.g., EKMS, KMI, MGC, SKL, TKL, iApp, JENM, ACES, Atom, End Cryptographic Units, OTNK).

  • Experience writing test plans, test procedures, and test reports.

  • Knowledge of COMSEC operations, policies,  and PKI.

  • Understands network and RF protocols.

  • Experience interfacing with vendors and other government Stakeholders to include senior leadership.

  • Supports Army, DoD, and NSA Key Management Working Groups.

  • Willing to travel up to 25%, this may include multiple weeks.

  • Comfortable in a lab environment.

  • Experienced with problem-solving, identifying risk, and communicating results and recommendations to coworkers, management, and customers.

  • Tier 3 Help Desk Troubleshooting skills, from incoming request, documentation into help desk software database, resolving request to user satisfaction.

  • Test for security vulnerabilities in the code of Army and DOD used applications and products.

  • Develop a more thorough testing plan and procedure. Allowing for more detailed testing cycles.

  • Install and Configure replaced legacy ECU’s with modern cryptographic equipment.

  • Conduct Interoperability testing of SW/HW configuration.

  • Install, maintain, and configure strap settings and loaded keys for cryptographic devices.

Desired:

  • Highly desired skills include Army MGC Trained and Certified.

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

  • Accredited B.S, Electrical Engineering.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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