Cryptographic Operations Manager – COMSEC/KMI w/TS Clearance at TekSynap in US-VA-Springfield
- Company: TekSynap
- Location: US-VA-Springfield
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $170,000 - $215,000
- Experience: 8+ years
Overview
We are seeking Cryptographic Operations Manager – COMSEC/KMI for the Department of State COMSEC IT Services contract. The Cryptographic Operations Manager – COMSEC/KMI will lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the Department of State …
Job description
- We are seeking Cryptographic Operations Manager – COMSEC/KMI for the Department of State COMSEC IT Services contract.
- The Cryptographic Operations Manager – COMSEC/KMI will lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the Department of State COMSEC mission. The role requires deep expertise in cryptographic operations, CMCS, Key Management Infrastructure, and cryptographic modernization.
- The PWS identifies cryptographic modernization, KMI, lifecycle engineering, and COMSEC infrastructure as central elements of the requirement.
Responsibilities
- Lead cryptographic operations and engineering activities.
- Manage technical personnel supporting COMSEC and cryptographic systems.
- Provide senior subject-matter expertise for CMCS and KMI.
- Support cryptographic modernization initiatives.
- Oversee lifecycle management of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure.
- Coordinate engineering, deployment, implementation, sustainment, and modernization activities.
- Ensure cryptographic operations comply with applicable security policies and control requirements.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic-system issues.
- Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics teams.
- Develop operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation.
- Support risk identification and mitigation related to cryptographic infrastructure.
- Participate in technical reviews and modernization planning.
- Ensure operational readiness and continuity of mission-critical cryptographic capabilities.
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years of cryptographic operations and/or cryptographic engineering experience.
- Experience with CMCS.
- Experience with KMI.
- Experience with Cryptographic Modernization.
- Experience with NIST 800-53.
- Experience with security control lifecycles.
- Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
- Certifications
- PMP or program management experience/certification.
- AND
- Security+ certification.
- AND
- CISSP certification or equivalent within 6 months of hire
- Clearance
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Extensive Department of State or DoD COMSEC experience.
- Experience with Type 1 cryptographic equipment and key-management environments.
- Experience leading classified technical operations teams.
- Experience with COMSEC accountability and cryptographic lifecycle management.
Skills
Required
- Cryptographic operations
- Cryptographic engineering
- CMCS
- KMI
- Cryptographic Modernization
- NIST 800-53
- Security control lifecycles
- PMP or program management
- Security+
- Active Top Secret clearance
Preferred
- Type 1 cryptographic equipment
- Key-management environments
- COMSEC accountability
- Cryptographic lifecycle management
Benefits
- Target salary range: $170,000 - $215,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
About TekSynap
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at www.TekSynap.com . We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.