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Northrop Grumman

COMSEC Custodian/Industrial Security Analyst 2/3

Northrop Grumman is looking for a COMSEC Custodian who will assist in the arena of procurement, fielding, and sustainment of Crypto/Keying material and devices. This individual will assist in the tracking, control and inventory requirements of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and company owned equipment. This position is located in Rolling Meadows, IL with occasional travel to other Northrop Grumman facilities.

The COMSEC responsibilities will include: ensuring maximum COMSEC safeguards are in place, maintaining proper accountability, handling, storage, packaging, shipment, and administration of all cryptographic materials. The COMSEC Account Manager will perform installation, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of COMSEC equipment, as required, hands on experience of setting IP addresses, routes, rules and templates in CCI Devices and software upgrades, system equipment certifications. Other duties will involve the ordering and transfer of cryptographic keys, loading keying material to KGs, KIVs, OMNI's, SECTERA Wireline Terminals, Vipers, and numerous GPS units. The COMSEC Account Manager will interface with the help desk and communicate with vendors. The COMSEC Account Manager will assist in the ongoing development, presentation and accurate record keeping of COMSEC security awareness training for all COMSEC users.

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This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.

MSSEC

This position can be filled at either a level 2 or level 3.

Basic Qualifications for a level 2:

Active Secret Clearance.

3 Years with Bachelors; 1 Year with Masters; experience in lieu of degree accepted. Experience to include COMSEC or related.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:

Active Secret Clearance.

6 Years with Bachelors; 4 Years with Masters; experience in lieu of degree accepted: Experience to include COMSEC or related.

Preferred Qualifications:
Current Active TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Security + or other equivalent certification.
Decision making skills.
Effective liaison with government and industry partners.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.${descr2}${descr3}

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-18008822
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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