AFSO COMSEC Manager

SAIC Office of Security is currently seeking an AFSO to support the San Diego, Murray Canyon and Hancock CA location operations.  

Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO) Responsibilities

• Serve as Assistant Facility Security Officer for assigned facilities/programs/customers.


• Ensure compliance with 32 CFR Part 117, DoD/Federal regulations, SAIC Security SPP, and Corporate Rules and Requirements.


• Maintain the facility clearance and associated cage code.


• Coordinate with DCSA and other Cognizant Security Agencies on inspections, violations, and other NISP-related matters.


• Work closely with the SMO, PMs, and program teams on all security aspects for the facility.


• Monitor government systems of record and internal databases daily to ensure data accuracy and correct discrepancies.


• Process incoming visit requests and enforce visitor access in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM and SAIC policies and procedures.


• Conduct annual NISP self-inspections; participate in peer-to-peer inspections.


• Collaborate with peers, staff, and leadership on security issues and process improvements.


• Coordinate with SAIC’s centralized personnel security department on employee clearance/access processing and maintenance.


• Implement and oversee Security Education, Training, and Awareness to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.


• Review DD254s from proposal through close-out to identify security requirements and ensure compliance.


• Provide proposal security support to business groups.


• Support security requirements for employee onboarding and offboarding.


• Attend local/corporate security training and SAIC meetings as directed.


• Ensure timely reporting and follow-up actions in DISS/NBIS, SIMS, and to DCSA for all security violations and infractions.


• Ensure required site administrative documentation (e.g., 441-1, 2345, UL 2050, KMP list, change condition packages) is accurate, current, and updated prior to expiration or when site changes occur.


• Oversee and serve as liaison for site security technologies (surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and related systems) to ensure proper operation and alignment with site requirements.


• Oversee secure areas and guard services, including UL certification, containers, inventories, end-of-day check logs, visitor logs, and access control systems.

COMSEC Manager Responsibilities

• Manage accountability, distribution, storage, inventory, and destruction of COMSEC materials in accordance with NSA, DoD, and SAIC policy.


• Maintain accurate COMSEC accounting databases, logs, and records.


• Conduct scheduled inventories of COMSEC equipment and material, promptly resolving discrepancies.


• Ensure compliance with applicable COMSEC security guidelines and directives (e.g., NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16, CNSSI 4000-series, DoD 5200.1-R).


• Stay current on COMSEC regulations, updates, and training requirements.


• Oversee acquisition, loading, use, and zeroization of cryptographic keys; ensure encryption devices are properly configured and maintained.


• Support lifecycle management of COMSEC equipment, including troubleshooting and coordination with vendors/repair facilities.


• Identify and report COMSEC incidents or potential breaches in accordance with established protocols.


• Assess vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions as required.


• Serve as primary point of contact for all COMSEC-related matters for the local security team.

• Bachelor’s degree and a 6 years of experience. Masters and 4 years. 4 additional years can be used in lieu of a degree. 
• Minimum of 3 years of related security experience
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI.
• DCSA FSO certification (current curriculum) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing security programs in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117/NISPOM.
• Familiarity with DoD 5205.07.
• Proficiency with Intelligence Community Directives, particularly ICD-705 (Physical Security).
• Strong time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to act independently and provide focused solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience serving as a COMSEC Manager or Alternate.
• Comprehensive understanding of COMSEC keying material management and related regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Experience with encryption technologies and secure communications equipment (e.g., TACLANEs, Vipers, SKLs).
• NSA COMSEC certification preferred.