Mid-Level Communications Security (COMSEC) Engineer

Job overview

The Mid-Level Communications Security (COMSEC) Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified. ProSync supports the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, and this opportunity is in the proposal phase with an award expected in early 2027. The engineer develops and sustains secure communications and key-management capabilities for U.S. Navy mission requirements. The role supports cryptographic equipment and material lifecycle management, compliance, technical integration, audits, documentation, and coordination with government and international partners.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain COMSEC key-management architectures
• support lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment, keying material, and ECU deliverables
• coordinate secure integration with system developers, security personnel, stakeholders, and government customers
• maintain compliance with COMSEC policies and regulations
• support KMI and EKMS processes
• troubleshoot, configure, test, and sustain cryptographic implementations
• assist with inspections, audits, inventories, and corrective actions
• support certification and accreditation
• maintain technical documentation
• research cryptographic technologies and modernization
• communicate technical information through reports and briefings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

comsec engineer

mid-level

communications security

cryptographic key management

kmi

ekms

ecu

top secret/sci

iat/iam level ii

arlington va

prosync

proposal phase

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on and quarterly bonuses
• health benefits, 401(k), employee assistance program, company-sponsored continuing education, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work options.

Why this role

Requires four or more years of COMSEC architecture and ECU experience, an active IAT/IAM Level II certification, and at least a Top Secret/SCI clearance with SAR eligibility or higher. The opportunity is in the proposal phase.

About the employer

Prosync is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.