Security Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program Specialist

Leidos Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Education and training support

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Security Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program Specialist to develop and maintain TSCM programs within the Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, TSCM certification, and extensive TEMPEST experience.

You will conduct physical and technical assessments, TEMPEST surveys, and acoustic testing, while researching policy at the agency and ICD level.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• TSCM Certified with TEMPEST experience.
• Expert knowledge of radio frequencies and direction-finding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform TSCM inspections.
• Conduct TEMPEST surveys and mitigations.
• Conduct acoustic testing for ICD 705 waiver requirements.
• Research and develop policy at the agency and ICD level.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Polygraph

TSCM Certification

TEMPEST assessments

Radio frequencies

Direction finding

Cybersecurity

Digital forensics

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years

Master's degree with 10-13 years

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Security Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program Specialist in our Intel Sector Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in Analysis Solutions Business Area!

Job Description:

• Develop, implement, and maintain TSCM programs and capabilities.
• Conduct physical and technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation.
• Perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections and TEMPEST surveys.
• Conduct acoustic testing to determine ICD 705 waiver requirements.
• Research and develop policy and instruction at the agency and ICD level.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical and technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Perform Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections.
• Conduct TEMPEST surveys and recommend mitigations.
• Conduct acoustic testing to determine ICD 705 waiver requirements.
• Research and develop policy and instruction at the agency and ICD level.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 - 15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10 - 13 years of relevant experience, with the final level determined based on the skills, education, and experience of the selected candidate. Additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• TSCM Certified with experience in TEMPEST assessments.
• Expert-level knowledge of radio frequencies, direction-finding procedures, wireless communications, and general TSCM procedures and processes.
• General knowledge of counterintelligence investigations, insider threat operations, physical security and anti-terrorism requirements, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in conducting radio frequency directions, finding missions to identify unauthorized transmitting devices.
• Experience providing technical security, subject matter expert input to designated IC working groups.
• Experience developing and disseminating workforce education for counterintelligence and security.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working within or alongside the Intelligence Community (IC).

#ASBA

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Original Posting

September 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $105,300.00 - $190,350.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.