Communications Lead

Company: Leidos
Location: Germantown
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionJob Description:Leidos has an opening for a Communications Lead who will support the delivery of mission enabling Information Technology Service Management/Integration and Cybersecurity for a large environment of critical national security importance. The Communications Lead will support operations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!THE MISSIONThe successful candidate will provide oversight and leadership to a talented team of communication security (COMSEC) Custodians, Managers and Engineers supporting the Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) for the NNSA OCIO enterprise.THE CHALLENGELead the team responsible for the installation, configuration, and sustainment of controlled cryptographic hardware.Provide the team with senior lever experience in maintain the health and wellness of cryptographic devices currently in operations by minimizing downtime to users during operational maintenance periods.Maintain and protect keying and other COMSEC materials and updates keying material per customer designated timeframes.Document and tracks all devices and materials across multiple accounts and multiple systems and demonstrate accountability of all devices and materials during yearly audits.Provides COMSEC training to teammates and stakeholdersWHAT SETS YOU APARTBachelor s degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant work experience within IT/CybersecurityDoD 8570 IAT or IAM Level III certificationExcellent communication skills with all levels of stakeholdersAbility to lead and manage a small team of individual contributors.Train and oversee COMSEC team members on correct processes and procedures for sustainmentKnowledge of current crypto devices/methods as well as COMSEC principles and practicesAbility to implement processes and maintain administrative documentationKnowledge and basic understanding of network transport devices that are attached to the encryption devices (examples: routers, switches, firewalls)Knowledge and basic understanding of information security practices and devicesStrong collaboration and customer service skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environmentAbility to be flexible and adapt to changing situationsSelf-starter with ability to work independently as well as in team environmentsYOU MIGHT ALSO HAVEDOE and/or NNSA site experience strongly preferredKnowledge of DOE and/or NNSA security policies and proceduresExperience working in both Classified and Unclassified operationsExperience working within Managed Service environmentsKnowledge of and/or experience with SD 205.1Experience in network and network security design, installation and support of LAN/WAN networks and security componentsAbility to solve complex engineering problems and implemented innovative ideas to solve customer challengesPay Range:Pay Range $94,250.00 - $145,000.00 - $195,750.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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