TEMPEST & RF Security Engineer | TS/SCI SCIF

Markon Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Markon is seeking a TEMPEST/RF Specialist to support IC facility and secure construction missions in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on TEMPEST inspections, RF shielding verification, and emanations security assessments in SCIFs and other secure environments.

Responsibilities include operating RF/TEMPEST test equipment, analyzing results, and providing remediation guidance. A TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and TEMPEST training are required, along with a technical degree.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; 6 years TEMPEST/RF experience may substitute.
• 5+ years TEMPEST inspections, RF shielding verification, or emanations security assessments.
• Current TEMPEST Certification (Level 2+) or recent TEMPEST Countermeasures Investigator course.
• CDSE CD116 TEMPEST Fundamentals training and TEMPEST/01-13 training.
• Experience operating RF/TEMPEST test and measurement equipment.
• Strong knowledge of RF principles, shielding, and emanations security; strong writing & communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TEMPEST inspections, RF shielding verification for SCIFs and secure facilities.
• Perform RF shielding verification testing to meet attenuation requirements (60 dB where applicable).
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot RF/TEMPEST test equipment.
• Analyze test results, identify vulnerabilities, and draft technical findings and recommendations.
• Provide TEMPEST and RF remediation guidance to address compliance issues.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, security professionals, and inspectors.
• Prepare clear reports, test results, and supporting documentation.
• Support multiple assessments in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Skills

TEMPEST/RF expertise

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

6 years TEMPEST/RF experience may substitute for degree

Tools

RF/test equipment

Job description

Markon is seeking a TEMPEST/RF Specialist to support IC facility and secure construction missions in the Washington, DC area. The role focuses on TEMPEST inspections, RF shielding verification, and emanations security assessments in SCIFs and other secure environments.

Responsibilities include operating RF/TEMPEST test equipment, analyzing results, and providing remediation guidance. A TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and TEMPEST training are required, along with a technical degree.