COMSEC Manager

The role

You will build, scale, and manage COMSEC operations, cryptographic asset lifecycles, and USSF and DoD COMSEC acquisitions. You will architect corporate COMSEC infrastructure, policies, and workflows for spacecraft programs and classified facilities.

What you will do

• Establish and scale foundational COMSEC program and SOPs
• Lead acquisition and procurement of space-qualified and ground COMSEC equipment
• Serve as primary COMSEC SME for spacecraft telemetry, tracking, and command encryption
• Perform receipt, custody, key loading, distribution, and destruction of COMSEC material
• Manage accountability of COMSEC assets in accordance with NSA/CSS Policy Manual 3-16
• Conduct regular physical inventories, compliance validations, and incident investigations
• Train and certify personnel on COMSEC safeguarding and handling
• Partner with security leadership and government authorities to support facility accreditations

Required qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• TS/SCI eligibility on Day 1
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and SAP access
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing a COMSEC account
• Experience with COMSEC acquisitions and coordination with the U.S. Space Force (USSF)
• Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft cryptographic systems and facility INEs and fill devices
• Experience working with NSA/CSS Policy 3-16 (or equivalent) and CARDS (or KMI/DIAS)
• Ability to operate autonomously as a builder and self-starter
• Ability to perform regular moderate lifting (approximately 25–40 pounds)

Nice to have

• Formal NSA COMSEC Custodian / Manager Certification or KMI Operating Account Manager (KOAM) training
• Experience supporting COMSEC within SAP and SCI environments
• Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft AI&T, HITL testing, and launch base COMSEC operations
• Previous experience scaling security or COMSEC programs in a high-paced aerospace or defense startup environment

Benefits

• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team building activities

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee to conform to U.S. export controls
• Must have active DoD Top Secret clearance and TS/SCI eligibility on Day 1

About the company

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software including DROID space vehicles and Starfire software.