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TEMPEST Engineer

CIS Secure and Careers
Ashburn, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2027
Overview:

CIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer to follow TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports.


Responsibilities:
  • Follow TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports
  • Work closely with individuals primarily responsible for Product Assurance and Configuration Management for the product
  • Participate in continued learning opportunities to work toward a CTP-II certification and further EMC/RF knowledge
  • Verify that the detection system test equipment is calibrated and operating correctly
  • Review and assist with Product Assurance testing to ensure compliance with TSRD

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:
  • This position anticipates mostly standard hours, with some variability based on surge requirements.
  • This position is expected to perform work on-site at the Ashburn headquarters.
TRAVEL:
  • No travel expected for this role.

Qualifications:
CLEARANCE:
  • Active Secret clearance required. **CIS Secure does not have the ability to sponsor applicants for initial clearances. Applicants without an active Secret clearance will not be considered.**

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

CERTIFICATION(S):
  • Certified TEMPEST Professional I (CTP-I) certfication.
  • Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP-II) certification preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a TEMPEST test laboratory.
  • Experience with EMI testing, FCC, VDE preferred.
  • Military experience with electrical engineering training to include communications, radio, and SIGINT preferred.
  • Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
  • Strong reasoning abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Strong communications skills (written, oral, and interpersonal).
  • Able to work closely with team members and ensure a collaborative environment with all levels of company personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
  • Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.
  • Occasionally required to move 5 – 20 pounds.

Disclaimer:
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Benefits:
WHAT WE OFFER:
At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Health Savings Account option
  • Flexible Spending
  • Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay

CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Darkblade Systems, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000

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