Operations Manager - Crypto SME Operations Manager w/TS Clearance

As an Operations Manager at TekSynap, you will lead cryptographic operations, engineering, lifecycle support, and modernization activities supporting the Department of State COMSEC mission. You need deep expertise in cryptographic operations, CMCS, Key Management Infrastructure, and cryptographic modernization for this role on an upcoming government contract.

What you'll do

• Lead cryptographic operations and engineering activities
• Manage technical personnel supporting COMSEC and cryptographic systems
• Provide senior subject matter expertise for CMCS and KMI
• Support cryptographic modernization initiatives
• Oversee lifecycle management of cryptographic devices, systems, and supporting infrastructure
• Coordinate engineering, deployment, implementation, sustainment, and modernization activities
• Ensure cryptographic operations comply with applicable security policies and control requirements
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex cryptographic system issues
• Coordinate technical activities across operations, engineering, cybersecurity, and logistics teams
• Develop operational procedures, engineering guidance, and technical documentation
• Support risk identification and mitigation related to cryptographic infrastructure
• Participate in technical reviews and modernization planning
• Ensure operational readiness and continuity of mission critical cryptographic capabilities

What you bring

• 8+ years of cryptographic operations and/or cryptographic engineering experience
• Experience with CMCS
• Experience with KMI
• Experience with Cryptographic Modernization
• Experience with NIST 800-53
• Experience with security control lifecycles
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments, including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations
• PMP or program management experience/certification
• Security+ certification
• CISSP certification or equivalent within 6 months of hire
• Active Top Secret clearance

Nice to have

• Extensive Department of State or DoD COMSEC experience
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with in depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape
• Experience with Type 1 cryptographic equipment and key management environments
• Experience leading classified technical operations teams
• Experience with COMSEC accountability and cryptographic lifecycle management

What we offer

• Target salary range of $170,000 to $215,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• Vacation time and holidays
• Hybrid work in Springfield, VA with less than 10% travel
• Day shift, Monday to Friday schedule, with possible evening and weekend work as needed

About TekSynap

TekSynap is a fast growing high tech company supporting the Federal Government with information technology solutions and comprehensive information management environments.