COMSEC Technician, Journeyman

LOCATION: Joint Base - San Antonio (JBSA)

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: 15%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a COMSEC Technician to directly support the US Air Force within the Cryptologic Systems Division (AFLCMC//HNC) and located at Lackland AFB, TX.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Two Year degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working at an Engineering Technician capacity
• Experience working with COMSEC Equipment
• Experience in installation, troubleshooting and diagnosis of issues in Windows/Linux OS environments
• Knowledge of general validation and automation principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and analyze network design
• Conducting engineering tests and troubleshooting on server validation platforms.
• Technical functions in support of engineering
• Experimental testing to collect data and assist in research work.
• Performing initial reviews of test result and uploading output data to appropriate repositories.
• Troubleshooting when validation platforms fail to yield desired results.
• Communicate results and prompt notification of any gating issues.
• Support cross function engineers
• Build configure and test server validation platforms.
• Installation of various PC operating system and software applications
• Configure/operate industry standard test and measurement equipment for debug and data collection.
• Installation and configuration of network KVMs and power distribution units.
• The work involves functions such as research, data analysis, development, design, evaluation, inspection, problem solving, production, application, standardization, testing, or operation of engineering facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, or materials.
• Other duties as assigned

• Serve as Alternate COMSEC manager
• Serve as Media Custodian
• Serve as alternate COMSEC Responsible Officer for a second COMSEC account
• Perform KMI software testing during testing events with all services
• Provide Tier 3 support (Tracking SKLs, approving replacements)
• Verifying in Tier 1 what each COMSEC account has on hand for SKLs, TKL, and RaSKLs
• Provide direct technical support to the Air Force Key Management Center (KMAC)
• Perform conversion and integration assessments of KMI Software releases, participate in formal testing of NSA's KMI program.
• Provide field engineering support to resolve issues with COMSEC equipment throughout the Air Force KMI operating accounts
• Troubleshoot Simple Key Loader (SKL), approve replacements for defective equipment
• Assist with software and firmware upgrades for the SKL
• Schedule, coordinate and assist teaching class for the Intermediary Application (iAPP) and SKL use.