TEMPEST Engineer

Job Description

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Are you ready to be part of a team that will make a huge impact on the security of DOD/Intel community? If you’re interested in leveraging and continuing to hone your TEMPEST skills to truly make an impact in improving our nation’s security, we have the ideal role for you to start your new career path at Parsons!

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.

• Ensure 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 CSMS 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 insecure systems.
• Provide Subject‑Matter‑Expert (SME) support when a cryptographic device has a TEMPEST vulnerability.

• Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP‑II)
• 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing, and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
• TS/SCI with FS required

Military or IC experience in a relevant technical or RF field is preferred.

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Salary Range: $ - $. We value our employees and want them to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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