Senior TEMPEST Engineer

Puyenpa Services LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

11 company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Puyenpa Services LLC is seeking a Senior TEMPEST Engineer for an upcoming proposal to support the F-35 JPO Security Services Contract. The role requires independent TEMPEST engineering execution, guidance to government personnel, and safeguarding sensitive information systems.

The position is located in Arlington, VA, full-time (40 hrs/week), and requires active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAR eligibility. This is a proposal role contingent on award and staffing authorization.

Qualifications

• Senior TEMPEST engineering experience confirming independent execution and SME status.
• Proven ability to develop analyses, reports, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Experience supporting DoD, federal government, or national security programs.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal TEMPEST engineering advisor for security initiatives.
• Independently perform TEMPEST activities in support of F-35 JPO requirements.
• Evaluate systems and facilities for TEMPEST compliance against standards.
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Support TEMPEST inspections, testing, accreditation, and certification.

Skills

TEMPEST engineering

Leadership

DoD experience

Communication

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's +4 years

Job description

Puyenpa is seeking a Senior TEMPEST Engineer for an upcoming proposal supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Joint Program Office (JPO) Security Services Contract. The selected candidate will independently execute and oversee TEMPEST-related engineering efforts, provide technical guidance to government personnel and stakeholders, and support the protection of sensitive information systems and facilities from compromising emanations.

This senior-level position requires the ability to independently perform TEMPEST engineering functions and provide expert-level recommendations supporting mission-critical security initiatives. This position will be located in Arlington, VA. and is structured as a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role. An active DoD Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.

This is a proposal position and is contingent upon contract award, customer approval, and final staffing authorization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal TEMPEST engineering advisor for assigned security and technical-security initiatives.
• Independently perform TEMPEST engineering activities in support of F-35 JPO requirements.
• Evaluate information systems, communications systems, equipment, and facilities for compliance with applicable TEMPEST requirements and standards.
• Conduct technical assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability evaluations associated with compromising emanations.
• Develop technical recommendations, mitigation strategies, and corrective actions to address identified risks.
• Support TEMPEST inspections, testing, accreditation, and certification activities.
• Review engineering designs, facility configurations, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Coordinate with security professionals, engineers, program offices, and external stakeholders to resolve technical security issues.
• Prepare and present technical reports, briefings, analyses, and recommendations to government leadership.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and subject matter expertise to junior and mid-level engineers and security personnel.
• Support program planning, execution, and documentation efforts associated with technical-security programs.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, threats, and TEMPEST best practices affecting Department of Defense systems and facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Senior-level experience consistent with labor category requirements, including a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience performing work related to the functional responsibilities of the position.
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline; or Bachelor's degree plus four additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for a Master's degree. Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute TEMPEST engineering activities and provide subject matter expertise.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, federal government, or national security programs.
• Ability to develop technical analyses, recommendations, reports, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Required (SAR) eligibility/access is required.
• Will be required to sign Letter of Intent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) or equivalent technical-security certification.
• Experience supporting aircraft, defense acquisition, or major weapon-system programs.
• Knowledge of National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community TEMPEST policies and guidance.
• Experience supporting secure facilities, SCIFs, SAP facilities, or classified information systems.
• Experience conducting TEMPEST assessments, inspections, testing, or accreditation activities.
• Prior support to the F-35 program, Joint Program Office, or related defense programs.

• Puyenpa provides a variety of benefits including company-paid health, dental & vision insurance coverage, as well as additional employee-paid health insurance options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401k retirement savings plan with employer match; 11 company paid holidays per year, and paid time off.