IPMS Technician (Level III)

TDI (Tetrad Digital Integrity); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an IPMS Technician in Springfield, Virginia. The role involves ensuring the functionality of the IPMS console, troubleshooting signals, and compliance with TSCM policies. Candidates should have strong technical writing skills, knowledge of RF theory, and relevant technical certifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safeguarding digital integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience writing and editing of technical documents.
• Experience with RF theory and direction finding required.
• Completion of discipline-specific training every fiscal year.
• Access to DoD networks requires baseline certification for IAT2 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot the garrison IPMS and resolve anomalies.
• Conduct daily and strategic analysis according to established procedures.
• Assist in maintenance and day-to-day monitoring of the IPMS program.
• Provide recommendations for NGA facilities under construction.

Skills

Writing and editing technical documents

RF theory and direction finding

Knowledge of TSCM policy

Troubleshooting system malfunctions

Signal analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Interagency Training Center TSCM Certification

Job description

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 Technician to ensure the In-Place Monitoring System (IPMS) console is staffed as well as resolve 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 time frames. 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
  • 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

• Demonstrated 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.)