TEMPEST Engineer - Mid-level
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Associate's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- At least three years of experience supporting TEMPEST, emissions security, cybersecurity, secure communications, information assurance, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines.
- Knowledge of TEMPEST principles, compromising emanations, and emissions security requirements.
- Familiarity with National Security Agency, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community TEMPEST guidance and security controls.
- Experience conducting security assessments, technical evaluations, inspections, or compliance reviews.
- Understanding of communications systems, information systems, networking technologies, and secure facility environments.
- Ability to analyze technical data and develop practical mitigation recommendations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with technical teams, security personnel, and government stakeholders.
- Must hold an active IAT/IAM Level II certification, such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CCNA Security, CASP+/SecurityX, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCNP Security, or CCSP.
- A minimum Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Special Access Request eligibility or higher is required.
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required, or an associate's degree plus four years of additional COMSEC experience may be substituted. In lieu of a degree, six years of additional COMSEC work experience may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Support TEMPEST and Emissions Security programs designed to protect classified and sensitive information from unauthorized interception or exploitation.
- Conduct TEMPEST assessments, surveys, and inspections of facilities, information systems, communications equipment, and operational environments.
- Evaluate systems and infrastructure for compliance with National Security Agency, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community TEMPEST requirements.
- Identify vulnerabilities related to compromising emanations and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce security risks.
- Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of emissions security protection measures for classified systems and facilities.
- Support accreditation, certification, and approval processes for TEMPEST-controlled environments.
- Coordinate with engineers, security personnel, program managers, and government stakeholders on TEMPEST requirements and compliance activities.
- Review system architectures, communications equipment, and facility designs to ensure appropriate TEMPEST controls are integrated throughout the lifecycle.
- Assist in developing technical documentation, assessment reports, security recommendations, and compliance records.
- Support investigations and analysis involving TEMPEST, electromagnetic interference, and emissions security concerns.
- Maintain awareness of evolving TEMPEST policies, technical standards, and emerging technologies impacting emissions security requirements.
- Participate in security reviews, audits, and inspections while providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
About the company
ProSync provides systems, hardware, software and security engineering for national security programs. It designs, develops, fields, and provides worldwide lifecycle support for national security systems, guided by agile engineering processes and an ISO 9001:2015 quality management framework to ensure high-quality outcomes. The company differentiates itself through its status as an award-winning SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business) with 24+ years of hands-on experience delivering end-to-end solutions and lifecycle support for national security needs. Its goal is to deliver reliable, mission-focused products and services to customers by combining agile development, comprehensive systems engineering, and strong quality management.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ellicott City, Maryland
Founded
2000
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What believers are saying
- January 2026 Navy award lifted ProSync’s visible backlog and credibility.
- The company keeps appearing on SeaPort-NxG and other federal vehicles.
- ProSync’s 2025-2026 productized support model sells recurring mission-critical services.
What critics are saying
- ProSync sued former employee Tim Miller in June 2026 over trade secrets.
- The Navy contract ending April 30, 2026 exposes revenue concentration risk.
- One major customer loss would hit ProSync’s defense-heavy pipeline immediately.
What makes Prosync unique
- Founded in 2000, ProSync serves DoD and Intelligence Community customers.
- ProSync won a $83.2 million Navy SeaPort-NxG task order in January 2026.
- ProSync’s SDVOSB status and cleared government focus narrow its competitor set.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Mental Health Support
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus
- Professional Development Budget