Knowledge of the COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS).Įxperience with drafting and publishing COMSEC policy directives, standards, and procedures.Ĭandidate must have knowledge of and experience with procedures for handling and safeguarding classified materials as outlined in the NISPOM, CNSS issuances, other National level security doctrine, DOD publications adopted by NASA, and NASA instructions. Support, monitor, test, and troubleshoot hardware and software Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT) problems pertaining to the assigned computer and network environment.Įxtensive background in IT or Cyber Security. Travel to various NASA centers and external customer sites in support of NASA’s COMSEC program. Manage Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) system and be flexible in supporting NASA customer’s schedule.Īdminister the NASA COMSEC Material Control System (CMCS). Receive, verify, store and ship COMSEC material in support of NASA requirements. Manage NASA COMSEC Training Program and ensure each CAM and ACAM is properly trained and adheres to the provisions of NASA and other applicable National level regulations, directives, issuances, and guidance governing the CMCS.Ĭonduct liaison with civilian agencies, Department of Defense elements, and NSA.Įnsure the integrity of classified cryptographic keying material, and other COMSEC material is maintained through constant evaluation of safeguards and controls. Provide support to NASA and commercial partners with COMSEC related activities. Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work as a cohesive team player. The successful candidate will work with the COMSEC team to provide solutions and to ensure continued functionality of systems within the COMSEC arena. This person will be responsible for daily COMSEC management and oversight of Central Office of Record (COR) functions as required by national policy. NASA will collect feedback from the space community to integrate into future versions of the guide.SAIC has an immediate opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst with the NASA National Security Systems Team (NSS) at Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa Beach, FL. The agency developed the handbook to further support the goals of Space Policy Directive 5, Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems. The guide reflects NASAs continued commitment to helping develop clear cybersecurity principles for its space systems, encapsulated in its Space System Protection Standard. Through its new guide, NASA aims to provide best practices for adapting to these new challenges and implementing safety and security measures. But new, complex systems can also have vulnerabilities. These developments carry benefits – NASA and other organizations have unprecedented new possibilities for working, communicating, and gathering data in space. In terms of both information systems and operational technologies, space systems are becoming more integrated and interconnected. “This guide represents a collective effort to establish a set of principles that will enable us to identify and mitigate risks and ensure continued success of our missions, both in Earth’s orbit and beyond.”

“At NASA, we recognize the importance of protecting our space missions from potential threats and vulnerabilities” said Misty Finical, deputy principal advisor for Enterprise Protection at NASA. The guide is designed to provide security guidance for missions, programs, or projects of any size.

The guide represents a significant milestone in NASA’s commitment to ensuring the longevity and resilience of its space missions and will serve as a resource for enhancing their security and reliability.Īdditionally, the Space Security Best Practices Guide was designed to benefit users beyond NASA – international partners, industry, and others working in the expanding fields of space exploration and development. As space missions and technologies grow increasingly interconnected, NASA has released the first iteration of its Space Security Best Practices Guide to bolster mission cybersecurity efforts for both public sector and private sector space activities.

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