Communications Security Manager

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a COMSEC Manager to support developmental test and evaluation activities at Eglin AFB. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the accountability, security, and operational readiness of cryptographic assets and secure communications capabilities that support mission execution. The ideal candidate combines deep COMSEC expertise with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the Air Force customer in a dynamic test environment. Working alongside engineers, test teams, and government stakeholders, you will help ensure secure communications systems remain compliant, operational, and ready to support mission requirements.

As a COMSEC Manager, your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage and maintain accountability of COMSEC assets, cryptographic materials, and associated equipment in accordance with applicable security requirements and established procedures.
• Serve as the primary COMSEC subject matter expert supporting secure voice communications, telemetry systems, data encryption, and developmental test activities.
• Perform cryptographic key loading, distribution, and management activities in support of test preparations, mission execution, and operational requirements.
• Execute COMSEC Controlling Authority responsibilities, including the safeguarding, inventory, transfer, disposition, and accountability of cryptographic materials across multiple accounts.
• Coordinate inspections, calibrations, certifications, and maintenance requirements for COMSEC and associated test equipment to ensure operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Support Functional Ground Test (FGT) activities by coordinating equipment setup, scheduling required resources, and assisting with test execution requirements.
• Conduct COMSEC inspections, maintain required documentation, verify asset accountability, and support audit readiness through disciplined administrative and security practices.
• Coordinate with government personnel, program stakeholders, and partner organizations to resolve equipment shortages, support asset transfers, synchronize schedules, and maintain uninterrupted mission support.
• Provide responsive support for emerging mission requirements, ensuring secure communications capabilities remain available to support test operations and program objectives.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Three (3) to ten (10) years of relevant COMSEC, communications security, or related experience.
• Extensive experience managing COMSEC programs, including the receipt, issuance, safeguarding, accounting, transfer, and destruction of cryptographic materials in accordance with DoD, NSA, and Air Force requirements.
• Hands-on experience with cryptographic key management and support of secure communications systems in classified or controlled environments.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment and the ability to support equipment readiness, maintenance coordination, and operational testing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict accountability of sensitive assets and records while operating in highly regulated environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with changing priorities and time-sensitive requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Active Secret security clearance required at hire, ability to obtain SAP access. Clearance level must be maintained throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience performing COMSEC Controlling Authority duties.
• Experience supporting developmental test programs or military test organizations.
• Familiarity with Air Force communications security programs and test mission operations.

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location:  Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: yes, 10-15%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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Benefits: 

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.  

Applying to Torch Technologies: 

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. 

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