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Communications Security (COMSEC) Management (OPM 723)

Responsible for managing the Communications Security (COMSEC) resources of an organization.

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Communications Security (COMSEC) Managers manage cryptographic resources, implement encryption standards, and swiftly respond to security incidents. They also evaluate risks, advise senior leaders, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity and privacy regulations to safeguard critical organizational communications.

What You'll Do

Cryptographic Communications Protection

Oversee cryptographic key escrow systems, implement PKI encryption, and maintain secure digital signatures to protect sensitive communications.

Incident Risk Response

Identify cybersecurity incidents, analyze operational risks, and swiftly implement corrective measures to ensure organizational resilience.

Architecture Policy Advisory

Develop robust security architecture, enforce compliance policies, and clearly communicate cybersecurity value to senior stakeholders.

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Responsible for providing cybersecurity legal advice and recommendations, including monitoring related legislation and regulations.

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Cybersecurity Curriculum Development (OPM 711)

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Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating cybersecurity awareness, training, or education content, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs and requirements.

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Secure Project Management (OPM 802)

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Responsible for overseeing and directly managing technology projects. Ensures cybersecurity is built into projects to protect the organization’s critical infrastructure and assets, reduce risk, and meet organizational goals. Tracks and communicates project status and demonstrates project value to the organization.

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Systems Authorization (OPM 611)

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Responsible for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations, organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the nation.

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Responsible for managing the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.

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Cybersecurity Instruction (OPM 712)

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Responsible for developing and conducting cybersecurity awareness, training, or education.

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Product Support Management (OPM 803)

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Responsible for planning, estimating costs, budgeting, developing, implementing, and managing product support strategies in order to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of systems and components.

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