Tempest Engineer

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

33d•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Markon’s partner company is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to join a team of experienced engineers and subject matter experts responsible for protecting the security of critical national systems for the Fort Meade Customer. In this role, you will perform TEMPEST testing, analysis, and engineering assessments to ensure compliance with national TEMPEST standards and to identify potential vulnerabilities in secure systems. This position requires working onsite with the customer, collaborating closely with their team to support mission success and maintain the integrity of certified cryptographic devices.

Requirements

Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
3+ years of experience in TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Prior Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience in a relevant technical or RF engineering field
Experience working with cryptographic devices and secure communications systems

Responsibilities

Support the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) in defining TEMPEST testing requirements
Perform TEMPEST laboratory testing of certified cryptographic devices to ensure compliance with current National TEMPEST standards
Conduct TEMPEST field testing to identify vulnerabilities in secure communications and cryptographic systems
Review and evaluate Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) packages to determine potential impacts to TEMPEST integrity
Recommend additional testing or mitigation strategies when system changes may affect TEMPEST compliance
Participate in technical meetings with device users, customers, CSCMs, and vendor partners
Provide subject matter expert (SME) support when TEMPEST vulnerabilities are identified in cryptographic devices
Support remediation efforts and recertification activities when required