Sheldon Baber
US Army Intelligence and Security Command
Woodbridge,VA
10
years of professional experience
• Over 20 years of professional COMSEC Account Manager experience, establishing one of the first Department of Defense Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account
• Possesses Active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance
• Certification Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Spiral I and Spiral II upgrade
• FORSCOM COMSEC Command Inspector Certified
Work History
Alternate KMI Operating Account Manager (AKOAM)
6 Years 2 Months- Exercises primary responsibility for directing and coordinating the COMSEC custodial function requiring a detailed knowledge of COMSEC material accounting and handling procedures. Establishes, maintains, and directs the receipt, custody, transfer, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction/disposition of the COMSEC keymat and other account material consisting of various types of codes, devices, documents, and equipment in support of fixed and deployable tactical communications systems. Responsible for AR 380-40, Policy for Safeguarding and Controlling Security (COMSEC) Material and TB 380-41, Technical Bulletin Security: Procedures for Safeguarding, Accounting and Supply Control of COMSEC Material. Receives, reviews, and interprets directives, regulations, and amendments received from higher echelons to determine the impact on COMSEC operations. Is immediately aware of any compromise of material or equipment, reporting it to the appropriate Controlling Authority as all occurrences of loss, or unauthorized destruction of accountable COMSEC material within the custodial jurisdiction of the account. Operates many different types of cryptographic equipment. Maintained strict adherence to all proper security measures and procedures, including accounting for keying material, to prevent a compromise of the various security systems utilized by the operating facility. Functioned as the network technical expert in interconnectivity and communications issues, while coordinating training, logistics, maintenance, and security for all assigned personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 2210 - Grade: GG12
COMSEC Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Support the COMSEC equipment and keying material; provided operations support to the United States Secret Service (USSS) as part of the global response force; managed material receipt, inventory, transfer, accountability and destruction.
- Performing COMSEC logistics function regarding the ordering and distribution of COMSEC material. Supporting the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) key generation and management workflow process using key processor applications, such as Management Client (MGC)
- Managing key inventory process to include distribution, tracking, and destruction of keys to Tier 3 key processor devices in the field such as Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL) Simple Key Loader (SKL)
- Troubleshooting key processor devices utilized within the keying process, such as RASKL, Sypris SDS, L3 Communications Secure Terminal Equipment, and General Dynamics vIPer.
- Interacting with key customers.
- Hours per week: 40
Alternate KMI Operating Account Manager (AKOAM)
1 Year 8 Months- Support the COMSEC equipment and keying material; provided operations support to the Department of State (DoS) as part of the global response force; managed material receipt, inventory, transfer, accountability and destruction.
- Performing COMSEC logistics function regarding the ordering and distribution of COMSEC material. Supporting the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) key generation and management workflow process using key processor applications, such as Management Client (MGC), and COMSEC Account Records and Distribution System (CARDS).
- Managing key inventory process to include distribution, tracking, and destruction of keys to Tier 3 key processor devices in the field such as Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL) and secure data transfer devices (DTD) including the Sypris KIK-30.
- Troubleshooting key processor devices utilized within the keying process, such as RASKL, Sypris SDS, and General Dynamics vIPer.
- Interacting with key customers.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
Military (10+ years)
Communications (10+ years)
Communications Security (COMSEC) (10+ years)
Microsoft Windows (10+ years)
Microsoft Office (10+ years)
Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) (6 years)
Local COMSEC Management System (LCMS) (10+ years)
Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) (10+ years)
Remedy (3 years)
GEMX (2 years)
Really Simple Key Loader (RASKL) (2 years)
In-line Network Encryptors (INE) (10+ years)
Timeline
Alternate KMI Operating Account Manager (AKOAM)
US Army Intelligence and Security Command
08.2020 - CurrentRead More
COMSEC Specialist
PERSECTA (VENCORE)
06.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Alternate KMI Operating Account Manager (AKOAM)
SAIC
09.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Downtown Business Magnet High School
High school diploma or equivalent
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