Tempest Engineer

2HB Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

2HB Incorporated in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Tempest Engineer to support a government customer in a full-time, on-site role. You will collaborate with TEMPEST engineers and SMEs to perform TEMPEST testing and provide engineering recommendations to enhance system security.

The position requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and a Bachelor's in Engineering, with 10+ years of related experience. Domestic travel may be required and work is performed on-site with the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Define TEMPEST testing requirements with CTTA.
• Evaluate ECPs to ensure TEMPEST integrity; trigger additional testing if needed.
• Attend technical meetings with crypto device users and vendors.
• Provide TEMPEST lab testing of certified devices against standards.
• Perform TEMPEST field testing to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Offer SME support when TEMPEST vulnerabilities are found.

Skills

TEMPEST testing

ECP evaluation

On-site collaboration

SME support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB Incorporated is seeking a Tempest Engineerin order to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Position Description: As part of our team, you'll work with TEMPEST engineers and SMEs performing TEMPEST testing and provide TEMPEST engineering recommendations to help ensure the security of our nation's systems . You'll learn from our existing TEMPEST subject matter experts to grow your knowledge and skills, as well as share your TEMPEST expertise with others. You'll get to work onsite with the customer, integrated into their team to ensure mission success.

Role:

• Ensure that TEMPEST testing requirements are defined by the customer's Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
• Evaluate engineering change proposal (ECP) packages to ensure the proposed changes do not impact the TEMPEST integrity of the device, or if necessary, additional TEMPEST testing is performed to recertify the device.
• Attend technical meetings with crypto device users/customers CSCM's and vendor partners.
• Provide TEMPEST lab testing of certified cryptographic devices to ensure it meets the current National TEMPEST standard.
• Perform TEMPEST Field testing of cryptographic equipment to discover vulnerabilities in secure systems.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support when a cryptographic device has a TEMPEST vulnerability.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline
• 10+ years of related professional experience
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance required

PREFERRED

• Military or IC experience in a relevant technical or RF field is preferred.
• 10+ years of related professional experience; Experience may be substituted with education as follows: High School Diploma:+ 15 years System Engineering Experience
• Relevant Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 11 years System Engineering
• Relevant Master's degree in a STEM field + 9 years System Engineering
• Advanced degree may be preferred at this level
• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
• 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing, and/or TEMPEST manufacturing

This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.