Secure Communications Encryption Expert

Description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking a Secure Communications Encryption Expert to support a US Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is a one-year assignment with option to renew. Assignment location may be one of seven locations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia per the Performance Work Statement.

Duties:

• Develop improvement/enhancement plans for the COMSEC management taking into consideration the technology obsolescence and modernization efforts.
• Execute tasks assigned by Head of Department (HoD) related to COMSEC including attending meetings and conferences, preparing briefings, etc.
• Work both individually and collectively within the guidelines and directions provided by Head of Department (HoD).
• Establish comprehensive training programs for the use of the SKL.
• Develop a training program for COMSEC Custodians, CROs, and end users.
• Provide train-the-trainer instruction for COMSEC devices, OTO, and ancillary equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors and ten (10) years of directly related experience OR fifteen (15) years of directly related experience with proper certification(s).
• Minimum 5 years of CRO experience.
• Bilingual Arabic/English, spoken and written.
• Supervisory and managerial experience in COMSEC management, installation, integration, testing, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience providing advice and assistance to the RSAF regarding COMSEC and Crypto use within the RSAF.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) experience with US Type-1 Encryption devices.
• Experience with Data Transfer Devices (DTD) Simple Key Loader (SKL) and Electronic Keying Management System (EKMS).
• Strong understanding of the COMSEC requirements as it pertains to various RSAF aircraft platforms that incorporate Link 16 or secure communications, AWACS E-3A, F-15 C/D/S/SA, King Air, MRTT, SAAB 2000, TASS, Typhoon, etc.
• Experience with GPS/SASSM, ARC-210, IFF, SG-250, KlV-77 and other secure communications hardware.
• Demonstrated communication skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a US citizen with an active SECRET level security clearance.

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Original Posting Date:

2024-09-18
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $108,550.00 - $196,225.00

The 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.