What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner position at Cogent Security LLC / ITP?
Job description:
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner
Location(s): National Capital Region; other locations throughout the U.S.
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Employment Type: Full-time Regular
Position Summary:
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner responsible for
safeguarding sensitive information, personnel, and facilities against unauthorized
technical surveillance threats. This role involves conducting inspections, evaluations,
and countermeasures to detect, isolate, and neutralize potential espionage or
eavesdropping activities. The practitioner applies specialized knowledge of electronic
surveillance, physical security, and threat analysis to ensure compliance with national
security standards and organizational policies. Agency specific information will be
provided to applicants upon contact.
Key Responsibilities
? Perform TSCM inspections and surveys of facilities, systems, and devices to
identify vulnerabilities.
? Operate and maintain specialized TSCM equipment to detect and counter
surveillance threats.
? Conduct security evaluations of secure rooms, classified storage areas, and
construction projects for compliance with applicable standards.
? Provide vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations to reduce risk
exposure.
? Collaborate with security officers, counterintelligence professionals, and
organizational stakeholders to ensure coordinated protective measures.
? Support investigations and threat analysis related to foreign intelligence or insider
risks.
? Prepare detailed reports, briefings, and postinspection summaries documenting
findings and recommendations.
? Maintain readiness of TSCM equipment and ensure proper calibration and
functionality.
? Travel to conduct inspections or provide support as required.
Requirements:
Qualifications
? Undergraduate degree in information technology, security, electronics, or related
field is desirable
? Graduate of an accredited federal or DoD TSCM training course (e.g.,
Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM certification).
? At least 5 years of operational experience is required.
? Strong knowledge of electronic surveillance technologies, counterintelligence
principles, and security compliance standards.
? Experience using TSCM equipment and conducting technical inspections.
? Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and recommend practical mitigations.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and briefings.
? TS/SCI clearance is required.
Salary Range
$165,000-$185,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of
compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but
are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable
bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Benefits:
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $165,000 - $185,000