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TEMPEST Engineer - CTP-II

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Prepare TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports. * Submit and maintain all documentation required to support the Company's Certification under the TEMPEST ...

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer - CTP-II

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Prepare TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports. * Submit and maintain all documentation required to support the Company's Certification under the TEMPEST ...

CIS Secure, Inc.

$80 - $100/hr

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 ...

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

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 ...

CIS Secure, Inc.

TEMPEST Engineer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

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 ...

Viasat, Inc.

TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$224K - $336K/yr

Use your TEMPEST design expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors, as well as execute production TEMPEST sampling program and address any test failures to root cause.

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer - CTP-II

Virginia, MN · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Prepare TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports. * Submit and maintain all documentation required to support the Company's Certification under the TEMPEST ...

Viasat, Inc.

TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$224K - $336K/yr

Use your TEMPEST design expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors, as well as execute production TEMPEST sampling program and address any test failures to root cause.

Viasat, Inc.

TEMPEST Engineer, Viasat Government

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$224K - $336K/yr

Use your TEMPEST design expertise for new HAIPE, EDE, Space, and Tactical high assurance encryptors, as well as execute production TEMPEST sampling program and address any test failures to root cause.

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer - CTP-II

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$73K - $95K/yr

Prepare TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports. * Submit and maintain all documentation required to support the Company's Certification under the TEMPEST ...

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer Trainee

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Overview CIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer Trainee to learn the TEMPEST skillset and progress to eventual Certified TEMPEST Practitioner (CTP) certification.

CIS Secure

TEMPEST Engineer Trainee

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Overview CIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer Trainee to learn the TEMPEST skillset and progress to eventual Certified TEMPEST Practitioner (CTP) certification.

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TEMPEST Engineer - CTP-II

Ashburn, VA • On-site

CIS Secure
Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
CIS Secure Computing is seeking a motivated and experienced TEMPEST Engineer (CTP-II) to follow TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare TEMPEST test plans, execute TEMPEST testing, and develop final test reports.
  • Submit and maintain all documentation required to support the Company's Certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturing and Test Services Program in accordance with the Government's Technical and Security Requirements Document (TSRD).
  • Prepare and deliver applicable technical data specified in the Agreement Data Requirements List (ADRL) for continued certification under the TEMPEST Manufacturer Program. These include:

Agreement Data Requirements Lists
  1. (ADRL A001) TEMPEST Test Plan
  2. (ADRL A002) TEMPEST Test Report
  3. (ADRL A003) Product Description
  4. (ADRL B001) Critical Features List/Configuration Baseline List
  5. (ADRL C001) Bi-Annual Production and Inventory Report

  • Evaluate all engineering changes, waivers, and deviations receive a TEMPEST assessment on assigned products for the TEMPEST impact.
  • Work closely with individuals primarily responsible for Product Assurance and Configuration Management for the product.
  • Verify that the detection system test equipment is calibrated and operating correctly.
  • Work with the Quality and Operations Manager for scheduling of production TEMPEST tests as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervise and oversee all TEMPEST testing performed by non-CTP-II personal
  • Review and assist with the management of the 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:
  • Some limited overnight travel may be required.

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.**
  • US Citizenship or permanent resident (green card) status required.

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; a combination of training, education, and experience is acceptable.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 5 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 able to apply mathematical 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.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Visual TEMPEST Inspection (VTI) Certification

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 regularly walk.
  • Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Must be able to talk and hear.
  • Must be able to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 75 pounds, assisted and unassisted.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loud noises associated with a manufacturing environment.

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: $135,000.00 up, based on experience
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.

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