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Top Secret/SCI
$135,000 - $155,000
CI Polygraph
Springfield, VA (On-Site/Office)
Senior TEMPEST Lead
Location: Springfield, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Shift: Day
Travel: Minimal
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Company Overview
We are Ennoble First-the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior TEMPEST Lead provides advanced technical leadership for the NGA TEMPEST program. This role conducts TEMPEST Countermeasures Reviews, Visual TEMPEST Inspections (VTI), technical inspections, assessments, evaluations, and reviews. The Senior TEMPEST Lead ensures compliance with National policy, DoD directives, and NGA Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) requirements.
Responsibilities include:
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Salary Range
$135,000-$155,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
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Location: Springfield, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI CI Poly
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Shift: Day
Travel: Minimal
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Company Overview
We are Ennoble First-the people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior TEMPEST Lead provides advanced technical leadership for the NGA TEMPEST program. This role conducts TEMPEST Countermeasures Reviews, Visual TEMPEST Inspections (VTI), technical inspections, assessments, evaluations, and reviews. The Senior TEMPEST Lead ensures compliance with National policy, DoD directives, and NGA Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist the NGA CTTA with execution of the TEMPEST program, analyzing requirements, implementing countermeasures, and interpreting policy.
- Provide technical advice and collect necessary system and facility information (e.g., schematics, shielding, power systems, HVAC, equipment specifications) to facilitate mission execution.
- Support customers with TEMPEST workflow requests, checklists, Protective Distribution System (PDS) requests, and Countermeasure Reviews.
- Conduct VTIs and TEMPEST testing of NGA facilities, SCIFs, and systems in coordination with the CTTA.
- Represent the NGA CTTA in meetings regarding facilities and equipment that process classified information.
- Oversee completion of all TEMPEST reports, checklists, and evaluations within required timelines (approx. 75 annual technical evaluations).
- Maintain TEMPEST test equipment, coordinate repairs/calibrations, and ensure accuracy of automated workflow processes.
- Provide recommendations and guidance to NGA security elements on wireless efforts, countermeasures, and best practices.
- Evaluate TEMPEST requirements and recommend mitigations consistent with national standards.
- Maintain records of technical reviews, inspections, waivers, and checklists within the TEMPEST Automated Workflow Process.
- Conduct site inspections, assistance visits, and advise training development for TSSC Technicians.
Required Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in TEMPEST, physical/technical security, or facility inspection, with 3+ years focused on facility accreditation, shielding, grounding, or PDS.
- National TEMPEST School certifications including TEMPEST Fundamentals, TEMPEST for System Installation and Facility Design, Test Equipment Familiarization, and Field Testing Basics.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (e.g., FBI Academy).
- Advanced TEMPEST training.
Salary Range
$135,000-$155,000
The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ennoble First participates in E-Verify.
The information below will be listed on our website's careers landing page.
EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
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At Ennoble First, we’re proud to serve and partner with leading federal agencies—including the DoD, NGA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, DIA, Department of State, and U.S. Cyber Command—as well as trusted industry innovators like AWS, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen, CACI, Leidos, and Splunk. Together, we deliver secure, agile IT solutions that advance intelligence, defense, healthcare, and national security. What sets us apart is our people. We believe in empowering bold thinkers, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where health, family, and work stay in balance. We embrace diverse perspectives, encourage innovation, and ensure every team member feels supported and connected. When you join Ennoble First, you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming part of a community that values you, challenges you, and helps you grow while making an impact on missions of national importance.
