IPMS (In-Place Monitoring System) Lead

TDI (Tetrad Digital Integrity); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an IPMS Lead to manage the In-Place Monitoring System console. Responsibilities include staffing the console, resolving anomalies, and ensuring compliance with established security policies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, TSCM Certification, and strong experience in technical writing and RF theory. This full-time position offers an entry-level opportunity in Information Technology.

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing technical documents.
• Complete 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training yearly.
• Meet minimum training requirements for access to DoD networks within a year.
• Complete 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training each fiscal year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IPMS console is staffed and resolve signals and anomalies.
• Conduct daily and monthly operational tasks according to established policies.
• Analyze physical and technical security issues and provide recommendations.
• Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705 and DoD standards for CI operations.
• Train personnel and ensure IPMS mission readiness and proper reporting.

Skills

Technical writing

RF theory and direction finding

TSCM Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

ITC TSCM Certification

DoD 8570.01-M IAT2 baseline certification

Job description

Join to apply for the IPMS (In-Place Monitoring System) Lead role at TDI (Tetrad Digital Integrity)

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age.

TDI is looking for an IPMS Lead to ensure the In-Place Monitoring System (IPMS) console is staffed as well as resolution of all signals and anomalies that meet the established threat threshold within timeframes established by the NGA TSCM Program Manager. Resolved signals are to be detailed in monthly and quarterly reporting. Ensure reporting of IPMS console health status when operational capability is diminished. Will ensure all required IPMS and Signal of Interest reports are complete with minimal errors and that all processes, activities, and reports are conducted within established timeframes. Additionally, ensure IPMS related activities support the NGA TSCM program, TSSC modernization goals, and Office of Counterintelligence Technical CI Division. Maintain familiarization with all governing national and agency level policies, ensuring compliance with all facets of reporting and training requirements as well as all other regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Familiarity with current TSCM and CI policy
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the garrison IPMS, resolve and coordinate IPMS anomalies with TSCM personnel
• Research and investigate new or improved industry practices and tradecraft for application to the agency IPMS programs/operations
• Conduct Daily IPMS activities which can include:
  • Perform daily tactical analysis according to procedure guide and established timeframes
  • Perform strategic analysis according to procedure guide and within established timeframes
  • Perform daily, monthly and annual operations and maintenance tasks according to established policies and timeframes
  • Identify and troubleshoot system malfunctions and report findings/status to customer
  • Perform Radio Frequency signal of interest related searches
  • Assess and locate signals of interest discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations
  • Conduct TSCM operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
    • Ensure NGA compliance with ICD 705, Physical Security Standards for SCIFs, and DoD standards for collateral areas
    • Identify physical and acoustical security deficiencies and develop corrective actions to mitigate the identified deficiencies
    • Analyze complex physical and technical security issues and provide cost-effective recommendations that meet policy requirements
    • Provide recommendations and guidance for NGA facilities under construction
• Assist with maintenance and day-to-day monitoring of IPMS program in order to maintain mission functionality and authorization to operate in the enterprise environment
  • Assist in determining best practices related to IPMS and wireless efforts
  • Conduct IPMS operations consistent with National and DoD policies governing the employment of TSCM tactics, techniques, and procedures
  • Ensure all personnel assigned to the IPMS mission are trained in accordance with National standards for the conduct of TSCM operations and are qualified to operate the in-garrison IPMS as well as understand and comply with IPMS regulations

Qualifications

• Experience writing and editing of technical documents
• Shall have experience with RF theory and direction finding
• Shall have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification
• Shall complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year. The training delivery may include classroom, online, or commercially-available training, or exercise. The NGA customer will sponsor Government-offered, discipline-specific development or refresher training IAW National and DoD standards

• Shall meet minimum training requirements, within one calendar year of assignment, for access to DoD networks in accordance with DoDD 8140.01, by attaining and maintaining at least baseline certification for DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT2) compliance, at the sole expense of the contractor

Desired Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy (ex. FBI Academy, etc.)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing