TEMPEST Engineer

Description

TEMPEST Engineer Mid-level

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities.  We are seeking a TEMPEST Engineer to join our team to help contribute to our success and help us solve problems with innovation through intelligence.

The TEMPEST Engineer Mid-level primary function is to provide day to day security in support of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) & Special Access Program (SAP) construction efforts.

As part of our team, you'll get to work on a team of TEMPEST engineers and SMEs helping perform TEMPEST testing and inspections 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.

Performance Shall Include:

• Coordinate in the implementation, inspection and verification of TEMPEST requirements for the F-35 JSF Air System and secure facilities supporting the Air System.
• Coordinate with the Air System TEMPEST Lead, Air System Contractor, United States Government entities, and Certified TEMPEST Technical Authorities (CTTAs) to facilitate compliance with F-35 Air System TEMPEST Regulations Set up Equipment under test (EUT) enclosure in accordance with Govt specs.
• Properly execute TEMPEST test and inspection methods and signal analysis under the oversight of a Certified TEMPEST Professional or CTTA.
• Record and coordinate all test results and concerns under the oversight of a CTP.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and assist in the resolution of Emanation Security (EMSEC) vulnerabilities.
• Verify the Air System compliance with TEMPEST requirements under the oversight of a CTP.
• Work with TEMPEST vendors.
• Capture and Analyze qualification test data and results and writing reports.
• Work with project teams to evaluate products with respect to NSITSSAM TEMPEST/1-92, Committee on National Security Systems Advisory Memorandum (CNSSAM) TEMPEST 01-02, and CNSSAM TEMPEST/1-13.
• Attend TEMPEST Working Groups with crypto device user / customer, National Security Agency (NSA) Cybersecurity Certification Manager (CSCM) and vendor.
• Perform and document facility TEMPEST RED/BLACK inspection IAW the Air System Requirements and the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705.
• Validate NSA TEMPEST security requirements are applied consistently throughout the Air System.
• Participate in secure facility Design Reviews (DRs) for Special Access Program (SAP) Facility (SAPF) construction, ensuring F-35 Ship and Site Activation Management Plan (SSAMP) and Design Review Criteria (DRC) are met.
• Conduct on-site SAPF inspections during construction period.
• Participate as a member of the Interim Accreditation inspection team.
• Travel up to 50%, including CONUS/OCONUS locations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in the stated discipline.
• A Mid-level person within a labor category has three (3) or more years of experience performing work related to the labor category functional description and will perform all functional duties independently.
• Knowledge and working experience with ICD-705, TEMPEST shielding solutions, and Protective Distribution System (PDS) is highly preferred.

Department of Defense Clearance:

• Top Secret with SCI and SAR eligibility

Additional Information 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  

• System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career. 

• System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting@systemhigh.com.
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