Senior TEMPEST Lead Support (Future Contract Opportunity) - TS/S

Senior TEMPEST Lead Support
Full-time
On-site in Springfield, VA
10+ years of experience
Must have TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly or ability to obtain a CI Poly

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We are currently looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals with expertise and experience with TEMPEST to support our federal client. Experience working in or with agency security offices or directorates is a plus. This position is contingent on an upcoming contract award to our firm.

Duties may include:

• Assist the CTTA in executing the TEMPEST program, analyzing requirements, implementing programs and processes for controlling or mitigating compromising emanations from equipment and facilities. Interpret security policy and regulations governing TEMPEST as they apply to facilities, systems and equipment.
• Provide advice and assistance to customers to ensure the collection of information required to facilitate the TEMPEST mission to include: building/floor drawings or schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, shielding, power systems, signal data and power line routing, HVAC ductwork and other utility wiring or piping.
• Assist customers in the completion of online automated workflow process requests (TEMPEST support requests), TEMPEST checklists, Protective Distribution System (PDS) requests, and TEMPEST Countermeasure Review requests.
• Accomplish VTIs and TEMPEST testing of facilities, systems, and equipment, to include SCIFs and PDS as required by the CTTA.
• Represent the CTTA in meetings or briefs relating to facilities, systems, and equipment that process classified information and provide the CTTA with details necessary to properly assess the scope as related to TEMPEST.
• Support TEMPEST daily operations that include:
  • Maintaining and ensuring accuracy of the TEMPEST Automated Workflow Process.
  • Ensuring completion of all TEMPEST reports, checklists, PDS requests, and TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews (12) within established timeframes.
  • Supervise annual reporting of TEMPEST technical evaluations (at least 75 items).
  • Ensuring adherence to National, DoD, and Agency regulations and instructions as they relate to TEMPEST.
  • Ensuring TEMPEST technical reviews, inspections and assessments are accomplished within established timeframes.

• Execute TEMPEST Daily Operations that include:
  • Gather all necessary information required for the TEMPEST Automated Workflow Process, TEMPEST checklist, PDS request, and TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews.
  • Conduct all VTI, TEMPEST technical reviews, inspections and assessments as required by the CTTA.
  • Maintain TEMPEST qualifications as required by National, DoD, and Agency policy.
  • Maintain TEMPEST test equipment and coordinate repairs and calibrations as required.
  • Coordinate with other components and partners to ensure TEMPEST requirements and countermeasures are in adherence.

• Recommend and provide TEMPEST guidance for Agency security elements. Those duties include:
  • Provide recommendations and guidance for new processes and systems.
  • Assist in determining best practices related to wireless efforts.
  • Ensure wireless technicians understand and comply with National TEMPEST policy.
  • Ensure that TEMPEST reviews are conducted in accordance with National policy and DoD directives.
  • Coordinate TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews and VTI for facilities
  • Evaluate and make recommendations to the CTTA on countermeasures consistent with National policy and operational requirements
  • Prepare estimates for the TTA on proper implementation of TEMPEST countermeasures and mitigations in support of the TEMPEST mission
  • Maintain appropriate records to include technical review, inspection and evaluation reports, VTI reports, TEMPEST checklists and waivers. Maintain and update records in the TEMPEST automated Workflow Process
  • Conduct inspections and perform site assistance visits, as required by the CTTA
  • Possess awareness of National policies and DoD polices regarding TEMPEST (e.g. National Security Telecommunications & Information System - policy and instruction, etc.)

• Advise development, implement and oversee OJT training program to prepare TSSC Technicians for success at government sponsored training

Required Skills and Experience:

• Shall have at least 10 years experience in TEMPEST, Physical or Technical Security, or Facility Inspection related fields with at least 3 years in facility accreditation inspections, shielding, grounding, and Protected Distribution Systems
• Shall possess the National TEMPEST School certifications for completion of TEMPEST Fundamentals and TEMPEST for System Installation and Facility Design, Test Equipment Familiarization and Field Testing Basics courses

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Short-term disability
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development and Mentorship
• Veteran friendly (Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Company)
• Person-First Focus
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative culture