Are you skilled at helping customers to address their program requirements? Do you want to learn the very latest in cloud web services technologies and securely apply them to some of the most interesting computing workloads in the world?
At AWS, we are hiring a Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian/Officer to help manage and continue to develop the COMSEC Program. This will entail managing/dealing with multiple mission partners and COMSEC accounts found around the United States. It will also require continuous engagement with mission partners and vendors as we continue to scale the program to meet customer needs and requirements. This role requires domestic travel approximately 15% of the time, as well as local travel within a 60-mile radius multiple times per week.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
- Establish and maintain all COMSEC accounts regionally, to include on-site troubleshooting, network deployment, regular keying and inventorying of devices, and administrative tasks associated with account compliance.
- Appoint and train partner teams to support ad-hoc requirements.
- Update AWS policy doctrine to ensure compliance with overarching customer requirements.
- Vigorously audit individuals accounts.
- Reviewing proposed new programs requiring COMSEC to ensure the security of the program.
- Advising management and mission partners on the current and planned COMSEC postures for all AWS locations.
- Maintaining liaison with Government customers and COMSEC vendors to provide advice, guidance, and exchange information with regards to COMSEC standards and policies.
- Serve as a COMSEC subject matter experts on Government inter-agency working groups, committees, and task forces.
- Maintain 100% accountability of all accountable COMSEC items.
- Provide support and oversight over multiple COMSEC accounts and subaccounts across multiple sites.
- Develop and update operating procedures based on site, equipment and mission partners.
- Develop and update Emergency Action Plans (EAP) based on site, equipment and mission partners.
- Conduct semi-annual COMSEC training and EAP training per site for all AWS custodians.
- Perform all necessary backups, system upgrades, reconciliations, and inventories of COMSEC material.
- Support the semi-annual COMSEC training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Support the semi-annual EAP training of all COMSEC custodians.
- Maintain all COMSEC account and subaccount file plans as instructed per mission partner.
- Use and maintain common fill devices (KIK, SKL, SDS).
- Prepare and ship COMSEC material as instructed by mission partner policies as needed
- Coordinate with internal and external customers/stakeholders to support information security programs
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of experience working in COMSEC, networking, or IT support for the Federal Government
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred qualifications
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
- Experience in regulatory compliance management with government agencies
- 2+ years COMSEC experience as a Primary or Alternate COMSEC Custodian.
- Experience with various Type 1 Cryptographic devices, keys and loaders
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, VA, Herndon - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
