COMSEC Lifecycle Lead (CLL)

San Antonio, TX

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description

As a COMSEC Lifecycle Lead, you will execute a variety of critical lifecycle management functions to support our mission and the broader COMSEC enterprise. You will apply both technical expertise and program management skills to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of communication systems through rigorous oversight of equipment and keying material.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership Role: Functional Lead of COMSEC Operational Work centers. Responsible for day-to-day leadership of a geographically dispersed team of COMSEC work centers. Responsible for aligning effective execution of work center tasking, problem resolution, and cross-organization communication.
• Lifecycle Management: Identify and monitor requirements for COMSEC equipment and keying material across their entire operational lifespan.
• Logistics & Account Management: Support COMSEC logistics and provide direct supervision of COMSEC account management, ensuring precise inventory and safeguarding of assets.
• Enterprise Support: Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on the proper handling, storage, and distribution of cryptographic materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in COMSEC operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required.
• Demonstrated experience in COMSEC lifecycle management, including electronic key delivery and physical equipment/key handling.
• Proven track record with COMSEC accounting systems (e.g., DIAS, LCMS) and on-site/remote work center leadership.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary for this role is 150,000-190,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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