Saic
Job ID: 2512669
Location:
KIRTLAND AFB, NM, United States Date Posted:
Jan 1, 2026 Category:
Information Technology Subcategory:
Technical Svcs Schedule:
Full-time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Minimum Clearance Required:
Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
TS/SCI Potential for Remote Work:
On-Site
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
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
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
Qualifications
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 9or 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 assessmentsKnowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures
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
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .
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KIRTLAND AFB, NM, United States Date Posted:
Jan 1, 2026 Category:
Information Technology Subcategory:
Technical Svcs Schedule:
Full-time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
No Minimum Clearance Required:
Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
TS/SCI Potential for Remote Work:
On-Site
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
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
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
Qualifications
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 9or 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 assessmentsKnowledge of facility operations and maintenance activities and procedures
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
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high‑end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .
Are you an SAIC Employee? Please apply through the internal career site here >
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