TEMPEST Engineer

CIS Secure; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Flexible Spending

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

CIS Secure in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a motivated TEMPEST Engineer to follow TEMPEST test plans and execute testing. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a TEMPEST test laboratory and possess an active Secret clearance.

The role involves close collaboration with Product Assurance, ensuring compliance with testing requirements, and may require limited travel. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a TEMPEST test laboratory.
• Experience with EMI testing, FCC, VDE preferred.
• Military experience with electrical engineering training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow TEMPEST test plans, execute testing, and develop final reports.
• Work closely with Product Assurance and Configuration Management.
• Verify detection system test equipment and ensure compliance with TSRD.

Skills

Advanced mathematical concepts

Strong reasoning abilities

Strong communications skills

Collaboration with team members

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

CIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer to follow TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports.

Responsibilities

• Follow TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports
• Work closely with individuals primarily responsible for Product Assurance and Configuration Management for the product
• Participate in continued learning opportunities to work toward a CTP‑II certification and further EMC/RF knowledge
• Verify that the detection system test equipment is calibrated and operating correctly
• Review and assist with Product Assurance testing to ensure compliance with TSRD

Operating Hours and Expectations

• This position anticipates mostly standard hours, with some variability based on surge requirements.
• This position is expected to perform work on‑site at the Ashburn headquarters.

Travel

• Some limited overnight travel may be required.

Clearance

• Active Secret clearance required. CIS Secure does not have the ability to sponsor applicants for initial clearances. Applicants without an active Secret clearance will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required. CIS Secure does not have the ability to sponsor applicants for initial clearances. Applicants without an active Secret clearance will not be considered.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Certification(s)

• Certified TEMPEST Professional I (CTP‑I) certification.
• Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP‑II) certification preferred.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a TEMPEST test laboratory.
• Experience with EMI testing, FCC, VDE preferred.
• Military experience with electrical engineering training to include communications, radio, and SIGINT preferred.
• Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Strong reasoning abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong communications skills (written, oral, and interpersonal).
• Able to work closely with team members and ensure a collaborative environment with all levels of company personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly walk.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, assisted and unassisted.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loud noises associated with a manufacturing environment.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay Range: $90,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year

CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.