Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: COMSEC Network Engineer
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: It Operations
What You'll Do
Communications Security (COMSEC) Network Engineer position in the Y-12 Communication Security Center (Comm. Center) located at Oak Ridge, TN.
The COMSEC Network Engineer will be responsible for providing support for all COMSEC Operations of the Y-12 Classified Services Network (CSN) and future revisions to Y-12 Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure requiring Secure/Encrypted Communications services to Data, Voice, Video Collaboration Systems as required by NSA/CNSS, DOE, NNSA Policies. The COMSEC Network Engineer will work closely with all IT operations groups, and project management teams to scope, estimate, and provide technical guidance for COMSEC solutions/systems. Analyzes existing systems and processes to improve maintenance and system infrastructure. Provides detailed documentation for implemented COMSEC systems and necessary knowledge base for operational support and lifecycle of COMSEC network systems. The successful candidate will have strong troubleshooting, organizational and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex problems.
Additional duties/roles may include supporting: Y-12 Communications Center (Comm. Center) functions of COMSEC Account Management, supporting the receiving, inspecting, identifying, storing, installing, maintaining all COMSEC equipment (STEs, Minis, HAIPE, OMNI Secure Terminals, secure phones, DTD/SKLs, etc.).
Responsibilities Include
- Management of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE) systems including configuration and deployment
- Administration/Maintenance of encryptor management system.
- Troubleshooting and resolution of CSN connectivity issues involving HAIPE.
- Network COMSEC/PDS requirements evaluation in co-ordination with Network Operations.
- Loading and Management COMSEC Key Material and network distribution of Key updates.
- Perform COMSEC Inventory management duties for all COMSEC Devices and COMSEC Key material in accordance with all custody transfer, equipment inventory and material handling and control procedures.
- Provide support for management and access of COMSEC repositories.
- Provide support to Y-12 Classified Services Network, Enterprise Secure Network (ESN), and other systems requiring COMSEC/HAIPE support locally.
- Management/Administration of the CSN Memorandums of Understandings (MOU) Classified Terminal Control Box (TCB) Key Control system.
- Management/Administration of the tracking systems for CSN Network Devices (Switches, etc…), IP Addresses, TCBs, MOUs.
- CSN IP Address Administration and Maintaining DNS records for CSN Systems
- Coordinate issue and control of all Classified TCB Keys
- Configuration of CSN Switchports IAW the CSN MOU process and troubleshoot CSN connectivity issues in support of the Classified Network Operations, Classified Help Desk Operations.
- Support of Y-12 Communications Center duties and assigned roles, and accounting procedures per the DOE Order 470.6 and National Policy and Comm. Center SOP.
- Ability to present technical and operational information clearly and effectively through oral communication and written word, solve complex technical problems, and be alert to changes that may affect the security and operational environment of systems.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- OR Associate degree in related discipline with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
- OR a High School Diploma and 13 years of relevant experience.
- Must be able to obtain DOE Q Clearance
Preferred Job Requirements
- Must possess advanced technical knowledge of computers, networks, cyber security, COMSEC, and general IT environments
- Understanding of Network Management technologies such as Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA, Solar Winds.
- Understanding of server technologies such as Windows, Unix/Linux, VMWare.
- Understanding of ServiceNow.
- TACLANE Operator Training
- Active DOE Q Clearance
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Cisco CCNA or higher certification.
- DOE/DOD COMSEC certification.
- Experience with DTD, SKL, RASKL, Key Loaders.
- Work experience in Y-12, or other DOE Classified environment.
- Strong cyber security background preferred.
Why Y-12?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
