TEMPEST Engineer Key Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior TEMPEST Engineer to provide emission-security engineering for the F-35 air system and its facilities. Lead assessments, develop mitigation plans, and coordinate across government, contractors, and security teams in fast-paced classified environments.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and a strong TEMPEST background with experience in Special Access Program environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of TEMPEST experience.
• Experience performing TEMPEST assessments for classified systems.
• Knowledge of DoD TEMPEST policies, directives, instructions and manuals.
• Ability to coordinate with Government, contractor and external stakeholders and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide TEMPEST and emission-security engineering assessments.
• Develop mitigation recommendations for classified environments and facilities.
• Coordinate with system engineers, facility teams, and authorization stakeholders.
• Document findings, validate protective measures, and resolve technical issues.

Skills

TEMPEST expertise

Security assessments

Stakeholder coordination

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (nice to have)

Job description

TEMPEST Engineer Key Lead**The Opportunity:**Are you looking for an opportunity to use your TEMPEST technical skills and leadership in support of the F-35 air system and its facilities? As a Senior TEMPEST Engineer, you will provide specialized emission-security engineering to protect classified information from compromise through unintended technical emanations. As a recognized TEMPEST subject matter expert, you will perform technical assessments, support secure system and facility design, evaluate risks associated with equipment placement and processing environments, and develop mitigation recommendations consistent with applicable Government standards. You will coordinate with system engineers, facility teams, security personnel, and authorization stakeholders to integrate emission-security controls into classified processing areas and operational configurations. By documenting findings, validating protective measures, and resolving technical issues, you will reduce compromise risk and help ensure that sensitive systems and spaces maintain the engineering protections required for secure operation.Join us. The world can’t wait.**You Have:*** 4+ years of experience with TEMPEST work* Experience performing TEMPEST and emission-security engineering assessments for classified systems, equipment, facilities, and processing environments, including Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments* Knowledge of DoD TEMPEST-related policies, directives, instructions and manuals* Ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders, prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence, and lead a team in fast paced classified environments* TS/SCI clearance* Bachelor’s degree* Certified TEMPEST Technician (CTT) certification**Nice If You Have:*** 6+ years of experience with TEMPEST work* Master’s degree* Certified TEMPEST Engineer (CTE) certification**Clearance:**Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.**Compensation**At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.**Identity Statement**As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.**Candidate AI Usage Policy**AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on **your** own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited **unless permission is explicitly provided**.**Work Model** Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.* **Remote**: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.* **Hybrid**: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.* **Onsite**: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.**Commitment to Non-Discrimination**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.