Alt CRO/Hardware Technician at SAIC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

COMSEC, Hardware Technician, Systems Administration, Key Management Infrastructure, Facility Operations, Maintenance Activities, IT Equipment Support, Interpersonal Skills, Failure Mode Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Emergency Repairs, Scheduled Maintenance, Security Compliance, Inventory Management, Procurement, Technical Implementation, Operational Implementation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

SAIC is looking for an experienced COMSEC custodian with a hardware/facilities background to be an alternate COMSEC responsible officer (CRO) and perform hardware and facilities work with the team supporting the Space Systems Command’s Innovation and Prototyping System Delta Prototype Ground Branch. This individual will be the alternate CRO for a non-collateral account and a hardware technician supporting task order teams performing sustainment work in a secure operations facility. This work is located at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. Key CRO responsibilities include: Support primary CRO for all COMSEC duties Manage COMSEC material and automated equipment, including maintaining security, from receipt through usage and eventual consumption/destruction Conduct inventories of all equipment handled by hand receipt holders and supporting periodic rekey and installation of new devices Work with program managers to bridge the gap between high-level security policies and requirements. This includes the technical and operational implementation of those requirements. Procure and maintain requisite COMSEC materials Answer questions on process, timeline, status of assets, and reporting Ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations Key hardware technician responsibilities include: Assist in developing estimates for new equipment and major repairs Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of facility and equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments Conduct analysis and investigations using Failure Mode Analysis and Root Cause Manage various computer and network spares; identify spare requirements based on utilization and failure rates Required Experience Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, and able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field and 9 or more years of relevant experience; Master’s degree in related technical field and 7 or more years of relevant experience. Will accept 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree Minimum years of COMSEC custodian experience in a DoD environment AND 3 years of hands-on systems administration experience Familiar with COMSEC policies and procedures Experience with key management infrastructure Experience preparing for and participating in audits and assessments Knowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures Experience supporting IT equipment, including cabling, racks, servers, switches, etc. Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners Demonstrated track record of adhering to tight schedules with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

The individual will support the primary COMSEC responsible officer and manage COMSEC material and automated equipment. Additionally, they will assist with hardware and facilities work, including repairs and maintenance.