TEMPEST Engineer

Cogent Security LLC•Alexandria, VA

23h

About The Position

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to provide TEMPEST test support and programmatic services for the US Coast Guard TEMPEST Program. This role works under the direct supervision of a current NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II) conducting Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS) and Visual TEMPEST Inspections (VTI) at USCG facilities nationwide.

Requirements

BS in related technical discipline.
Top Secret clearance
Experience in TEMPEST testing
Experience as Electronics Test Technician, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing, Radio Frequency (RF) testing, Electronics Laboratory Technician or similar field.
Requires a high degree of creative ability, innovative analysis approaches, engineering skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Strong communications skills both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent w/ 5+ Years Direct Relevant Experience
Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills to directly support exercise specific applications.
Strong time management and be eager to start and finish new tasks.
Current Microsoft OS Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of TEMPEST Test Plans and Reports
Perform VTI inspections as a member of a team or independently.
Perform ITS inspections under the direction of a certified engineer (CTP II).
Document TEMPEST survey and inspection activities, utilizing visual and specialized instrumental methods at US Coast Guard units.
Develop specialized test equipment to facilitate TEMPEST testing.
Provide TEMPEST documentation support in laboratory and field environments.
Assist in identifying and acquiring TEMPEST information needed in the development of test plans.
Assist with development of contingency plans and risk management options.
Manage and moderate bi-weekly TEMPEST Status teleconferences with USCG representatives
Maintain calibration and inventory of TEMPEST Test Equipment
Manages and properly store classified TEMPEST-related database
Update and maintain documentation as required.