Tempest Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Assisting in executing technical assessments, inspections, evaluations, and reviews accurately and within established timeframes.
• Serving as a technical resource by supporting the implementation and management of technical security programs.
• Assisting with workflow requests by collecting necessary information such as drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Conducting technical testing and visual inspections of facilities, systems, and equipment, including shielded enclosures and distribution systems.
• Representing technical interests in meetings concerning classified information processing, providing detailed assessments of technical scope, and ensuring accurate reporting.
• Managing daily operations, maintaining the accuracy of automated workflow processes, and overseeing annual technical evaluations.
• Maintaining technical readiness, qualifications, and test equipment maintenance and calibration as per relevant policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in technical security, TEMPEST, or facility inspection related fields.
• Significant experience navigating facility evaluation processes and national technical security requirements.
• Significant experience meeting security requirements in specialized technical environments or similar environments.
• Experience working across a large team to drive a security agenda and working with complex, intertwined systems.
• Experience inventorying complex facility layouts, and with technical documentation such as shielding, grounding, and distribution systems.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation, particularly facility and security documentation.

Qualifications

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or Counterintelligence training academy (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline (preferred).
• Possess advanced technical security training and certifications for completion of foundational and facility design courses (preferred).
• Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization.

Clearance Requirements

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.