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Tempest Engineer

Markon
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2027

Description

Markon’s partner company is seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to join a team of experienced engineers and subject matter experts responsible for protecting the security of critical national systems for the Fort Meade Customer. In this role, you will perform TEMPEST testing, analysis, and engineering assessments to ensure compliance with national TEMPEST standards and to identify potential vulnerabilities in secure systems.

 

This position requires working onsite with the customer, collaborating closely with their team to support mission success and maintain the integrity of certified cryptographic devices.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) in defining TEMPEST testing requirements
  • Perform TEMPEST laboratory testing of certified cryptographic devices to ensure compliance with current National TEMPEST standards
  • Conduct TEMPEST field testing to identify vulnerabilities in secure communications and cryptographic systems
  • Review and evaluate Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) packages to determine potential impacts to TEMPEST integrity
  • Recommend additional testing or mitigation strategies when system changes may affect TEMPEST compliance
  • Participate in technical meetings with device users, customers, CSCMs, and vendor partners
  • Provide subject matter expert (SME) support when TEMPEST vulnerabilities are identified in cryptographic devices
  • Support remediation efforts and recertification activities when required

Qualifications

  • Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
  • 3 years of experience in TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience in a relevant technical or RF engineering field
  • Experience working with cryptographic devices and secure communications systems

Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position 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.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Salary : $140,000 - $175,000

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