TEMPEST Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 144,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K matching
Health & wellness
Internal mobility
Education & certifications
Cutting-edge technology
Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a TEMPEST Security Specialist to support the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority in ensuring SCI facilities meet TEMPEST requirements.

You will review TEMPEST test workups, PDS packages, and site surveys, and produce TEMPEST deliverables and ad hoc reports for customer approval. Responsibilities include documenting findings, recording closures, and possibly leading targeted tasks.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS or 10+ years of related experience required.
  • 5+ years of related experience required.
  • Completion of TEMPEST Fundamentals Course and TEMPEST for System Installation and Design Course.
  • Security Clearance TS/SCI w/Polygraph.
  • US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

  • Review TEMPEST testing, worksheets, Red/Black Installation, and PDS packages for compliance.
  • Product TEMPEST deliverables and ad hoc TEMPEST reports with anomalies or concerns.
  • Record documents and task closures in the customer database.
  • May serve as team or task lead on TEMPEST projects.

Skills

Analytical Thinking
Analytical Tools

Education

BA/BS or 10+ years experience

Tools

TEMPEST Fundamentals Course
TEMPEST for System Installation and Design Course

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis Job Qualifications: Skills: Analytical Thinking, Analytical Tools, TEMPEST Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: The TEMPEST Security Specialist assists the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) in the formal affirmation that government facilities and customer sponsored contractor facilities where SCI is electronically processed meet the security requirements of applicable TEMPEST policies efficiently and cost effectively. The TEMPEST engineer will product TSS deliverables. Shall review TEMPEST testing, TEMPEST worksheets, Red and Black Installation/Separation and Protective Distribution System (PDS) packages to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Shall create Site Survey Reports and SOCOMM message for customer approval and release. Record the documents and task closure in customer database. The TEMPEST engineer will conduct ad hoc testing using equipment from the Government's TEMPEST inventory. Product an Ad Hoc TEMPEST report, with descriptions of any anomalies, concerns, or discoveries. A TEMPEST Engineer must demonstrate knowledge of the following: a. a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices in the use of TEMPEST and TSCM analysis techniques. b. Interpreting complex facility architectural and infrastructure plans/drawings. c. Probability, statistics, information theory and the ability to implement processes using computer programs. d. Information and communication theory. e. signal propagation and antenna theory. f. Structural parameters and grounding techniques, test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). g. Computing principles and internal functionality. h. Computer database management and working knowledge of programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Lab view, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of physical security countermeasures. i. PDS construction materials and methods. j. Physical intrusion detection system technology. k. Interpreting complex signal component wiring diagrams. May serve as team or task lead. (Not a people manager)

What YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: BA/BS or 10+ years of experience
  • Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
  • Required Technical Skills: Completion of TEMPEST Fundamentals Course and TEMPEST for System Installation and Design Course.
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Polygraph
  • Preferred Skills: Graduation from the TSCM Fundamentals course at the Interagency Training Center is highly desirable
Location: Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Chantilly Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process: 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 virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work: We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

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