C4PS - 2526 ATDL - Information Security Specialist III - JANUARY 2026

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Ensure the secure design and operation of advanced airborne communication systems in military applications while utilizing expertise in cybersecurity and compliance.

Position Title: Information Security Specialist III

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000

Security Clearance Requirement: Position requires active security clearance

Years of Experience: 10+ years experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

This role is a senior cybersecurity professional responsible for ensuring the secure design, implementation, testing, and operation of advanced airborne communication systems used in military and defense applications. This role combines expertise in both tactical data links and comprehensive information security, typically within the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

Requirements

  • Minimum ten (10) years’ of demonstrated technical experience in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Test & Evaluation, of Assessment & Authorization (A&A) within the last fifteen (15) years including:
    • Assist or develop system security policy and ensure compliance with change management and configuration control processes.
    • Plan and coordinate IT security program and policies supporting command leadership mission and goals.
    • All phases of Information Assurance (IA) evaluations involving Communications Security (COMSEC) and Cryptologic Material Systems (CMS) for ATDL systems and training for COMSEC ATDL military systems, including:
      • Secure data unit design, integration, and test
      • Modernized cryptographic policy administration and implementation
      • Cryptographic keying materials and keys
      • Security Verification Testing
      • Platform Cybersecurity and TEMPEST testing

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years of demonstrated technical experience to include:
    • Management and issuance of keymat to operational, test, and allied communities; acting as the alternate Advanced Tactical Data Links Keymat Controlling Authority (CONAUTH).
    • U.S. Naval Fleet technical data calls, working groups, and action items related to initial implementation of ATDL cryptographic components.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
  • Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
  • www.c4plans.com

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401K matching: 401K with Employer Contribution Matching
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays

C4 Planning Solutions, LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Defense Contractor firm, headquartered in Blythe, Georgia, specializing in facilities management, operational and information security systems and services, and joint force C4ISR planning, design, development, integration and training software. We have offices on both the East and West coasts, plus a wide range of international locations. Our personnel are engaged across the country and around the world. Our core focus is problem solving. We develop and deliver comprehensive C4ISR services for our global customers.We are an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seek diversity in our workforce. C4 Planning Solutions recruits qualified applicants and promotes employee advancement based upon merit without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, cancer-related medical condition, marital status, sex, age, Vietnam-era veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company’s operations. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources at 706.592.1520.Many of the positions we offer require a Security Clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance as a condition of employment. Your Recruiter can provide specific details based on the position. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including: medical, dental, life and disability insurance, vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and 401(k).

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