COMSEC Manager - onsite in El Segundo, CA

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E07 ~ 2012 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E07

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

 

This role demands expertise in managing Communications Security (COMSEC) across various environments, following National Security Agency (NSA) and external customer guidelines. The successful candidate will be based at our El Segundo facility, providing critical COMSEC support and overseeing daily operations for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) programs, and Special Access Programs (SAP) activities. You must be someone who is detail oriented, and has strong time management skills with strong follow through prioritization.

 

What You Will Do

• Preparing and loading In-Line-Network (INE) encryptors and secure voice products, as well as
• Submitting accurate and timely accounting reports to the NSA Central Office of Records (COR) or another assigned COR. Additionally, the role involves
• Ordering, receiving, and maintaining COMSEC equipment and encryption keys,
• Tracking supersession dates, and performing software upgrades.
• Managing fill devices and other COMSEC equipment is also a crucial part of the job.
• Regular inventories, compliance validations, and incident reporting and investigations are necessary tasks as well.
• This position requires occasional local travel to other locations and close collaboration with other departments within Raytheon.
• Must be able to perform regular moderate lifting (approximately 25 – 40 pounds)

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Experience with management of COMSEC to include receipt, custody, safeguarding and destruction of production and/or depot COMSEC material.
• Experience training COMSEC users and accountants.
• Experience with End Cryptographic Unit management and load/fill procedures.
• Experience working with NSA CSSM Policy 3-16 or other agency COMSEC doctrine and their associated references.

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous NSA COMSEC certification.
• Experience working in an SAP and SCI environment.
• Experience with COMSEC Accounting, Reporting & Distribution System (CARDS)
• Experience with troubleshooting COMSEC equipment.
• Experience in the management of Windows based information systems.
• Knowledgeable of legacy COMSEC equipment.

 

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• This position is not eligible for Relocation assistance

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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