TSCM/IPMS Technician Level III

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled TSCM/IPMS Technician Level III to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of security signals. In this critical role, you will maintain and troubleshoot advanced monitoring systems, collaborate with teams to enhance wireless security, and ensure compliance with stringent DoD policies. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of RF theory and TSCM practices. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while advancing your career in a dynamic environment that values expertise and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance and be eligible for CI Polygraph.
• Minimum 7 years CI experience with 5 years in federal TSCM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IPMS console staffing and resolve signals within established timeframes.
• Conduct daily tactical and strategic analysis of IPMS activities.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

RF theory

TSCM experience

Troubleshooting skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

15 years of experience

Tools

Automated IPMS system

Radio Frequency equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced TSCM/IPMS Technician Level III.

Overall Assignment Description:

To ensure the In-Place Monitoring System (IPMS) console is staffed at a rate equal to 75% of available contractor hours for each of two assigned technicians, during normal established day shift duty hours (to be coordinated with government leads). Will ensure 90% of all signals and anomalies that meet the established threat threshold are resolved within timeframes established by the NGA TSCM Program Manager. Resolved signals are to be detailed in monthly and quarterly reporting. Practitioners must update and report IPMS console health status when operational capability is equal to or less than 90%. Will ensure all required reports are complete with minimal errors and that all processes, activities, and reports are conducted within established time frames. Will ensure required Hazard reporting and annual training requirements are conducted and completed according to DoD policies and those of the NGA TSCM Program Manager.

Duties may include:

• Maintain training to comply with DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Training (IAT) II requirements within one calendar year of assignment at the sole expense of the Contractor.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the garrison IPMS, resolve and coordinate IPMS anomalies with garrison TSCM personnel.

• Research and investigate new or improved industry practices and tradecraft for application to the above agency programs/operations.

• Review after action and investigative reports to determine if changes or corrective action is required and develop new or modified administrative program policies, regulations, goals, or objectives, and complete and maintain IPMS projects according to time-tables established internally.

• Conduct Daily IPMS activities, including performing daily tactical and strategic analysis according to procedure guide and established timeframes.

• Perform daily, monthly and annual operations and maintenance tasks according to established policies and timeframes.

• Troubleshoot and repair system malfunctions and report findings/status to customer.

• Perform Radio Frequency signal of interest searches, assessing and locating signals of interest discovered during surveys, system notification and IPMS operations.

• Collaborate with appropriate entities to develop wireless security systems and identify potential enterprise and tactical wireless security systems.

• Develop, update and maintain wireless security concept of operations.

• Identify potential opportunities for partnership across the Agency for wireless security concerns.

• Recommend and provide guidance for Agency security elements.

Experience Required:

• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance is required. Must be eligible and willing to take CI Polygraph.

• Shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree or 15 years of experience.

• Shall have a minimum of 7 years CI experience, of which at least 5 of those years include federal TSCM experience.

• Shall have experience operating an automated campus-wide IPMS system; experience with RF theory and RF direction-finding.

• Shall have an Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM Certification and complete at least 40 hours of discipline-specific development or refresher training every fiscal year.

• Shall possess TSCM Cyber certification (TSCM Fundamentals graduation will suffice, with an expectation for "TSCM for Information Systems" (ITC) or equivalent).

• Shall possess Sec + Certification and obtain A+ and Network + certifications within the first 12 months of being on contract at the expense of the Contractor.

• Shall have telephone security experience (i.e. with Telephone Security Group (TSG) requirements).

• Shall have RF Engineering background.