Principal TEMPEST Engineer

Obsidian Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal TEMPEST Engineer to act as a subject matter expert for TEMPEST-related exchanges with U.S. government agencies. This role involves conducting surveys, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with national guidelines. The position is remote with travel requirements and demands extensive TEMPEST experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years TEMPEST-related experience.
• NSA-certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II) required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS).
• Manage and train other contract employees in TEMPEST activities.

Skills

Communication

Management

Compliance

Education

BS and MS degree in a related field

Tools

DoD 8570 certification

CEH

CND

Job description

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Principal TEMPEST Engineer

Primary Work Location: Remote with Travel

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Principal TEMPEST Engineer

Primary Work Location: Remote with Travel

Must be a U.S Citizen: Yes

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

Job Summary

Act as subject matter expert for all TEMPEST related exchange between the company and U.S. government agencies. Serve as advisor on national TEMPEST guideline interpretation and program oversight.

Specific Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS).
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on TEMPEST matters.
• Manage and train other contract employees with less experience in TEMPEST activities.
• Serves as the Company Appointed TEMPEST Authority (CATA), and the senior member of the contractor’s TEMPEST Test Team.
• Represent the company on the Government Industry TEMPEST Advisory Panel (GITAP)
• Direct TEMPEST operations, including scheduling, budgeting, personnel management, procurement of test equipment, and supervision of the company’s Certified TEMPEST Test Services Facility (CTTSF) and TEMPEST Team members.
• Conduct Instrumented Testing (ITS) and Visual TEMPEST Inspections (VTI) at government facilities nationwide, author TEMPEST Test Plans and TEMPEST Test Reports in compliance with the National TEMPEST Specification and manage all TEMPEST-related work and activities.
  
  

Requirements

• Candidate must be NSA-certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II).
• Minimum of 15 years TEMPEST-related experience.
• BS and MS degree in a related field. This requirement may be waived with 20 years of experience, particularly with a strong background in shipboard classified systems.
• Experience in managing TEMPEST operations, including scheduling, budgeting, and personnel supervision.
• Strong knowledge of national TEMPEST guidelines, compliance requirements, and test methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate Visual TEMPEST Inspections through the C5ISC ESD-ASB-CSS TEMPEST Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for authoring reports, plans, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with government representatives, technical teams, and corporate leadership.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

• Current DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAM Level II/III or IAT Level II/III.
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CND (Certified Network Defender)
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Normal office environment and laboratory settings.
• Ability to move through confined and restricted spaces
• Capable of climbing ladders and stairways
• Ability to lift and carry equipment ranging up to 50 – 75 lbs.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 40-60%
  
  

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national and ethnicorigin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense & Space

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