TEMPEST Engineer, Mid
About The Position
The TEMPEST Engineer, Mid role provides specialized emission-security engineering to protect classified information from compromise through unintended technical emanations. The engineer will perform technical assessments, support secure system and facility design, evaluate risks associated with equipment placement and processing environments, and develop mitigation recommendations consistent with applicable Government standards. This role involves coordinating with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and authorization stakeholders to integrate emission-security controls into classified processing areas and operational configurations. Responsibilities include documenting findings, validating protective measures, and resolving technical issues to reduce compromise risk and ensure secure operation of sensitive systems and spaces.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience with TEMPEST work
- Experience performing TEMPEST and emission-security engineering assessments for classified systems, equipment, facilities, and processing environments, including Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
- Knowledge of DoD TEMPEST-related policies, directives, instructions and manuals
- Ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders
- Ability to prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence
- Ability to lead a team in fast-paced classified environments
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certified TEMPEST Technician (CTT) certification
Nice To Haves
- 6+ years of experience with TEMPEST work
- Certified TEMPEST Engineer (CTE) certification
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized emission-security engineering to protect classified information from compromise through unintended technical emanations.
- Perform technical assessments.
- Support secure system and facility design.
- Evaluate risks associated with equipment placement and processing environments.
- Develop mitigation recommendations consistent with applicable Government standards.
- Coordinate with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and authorization stakeholders to integrate emission-security controls into classified processing areas and operational configurations.
- Document findings.
- Validate protective measures.
- Resolve technical issues to reduce compromise risk and ensure secure operation of sensitive systems and spaces.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life benefits
- Disability benefits
- Financial benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid leave
- Professional development
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life programs
- Dependent care
- Recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
