Full-Time

TEMPEST Specialist

Posted on 11/21/2024

Parsons

Parsons

Compensation Overview

$117k - $227.9kAnnually

Mid

St. Louis, MO, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
  • 4+ years of experience in a CI or Security related field
  • 3+ years TEMPEST experience.
  • Possess TEMPEST Professional (CTP) 1&2 (both) certifications.
  • An active National TEMPEST School certification in TEMPEST Fundamentals and RED/BLACK Installation Guidance courses.
  • An active National TEMPEST School certification in TEMPEST testing courses (Lab, Field, and NONSTOP).
  • Proficiency in MS office products.
  • Completed NCSC ICD 705 Course.
  • Be a credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) in implementing the Client TEMPEST program.
  • Analyze requirements and develop required program and processes for controlling compromising emanations from the Client equipment and facilities.
  • Ensure all TEMPEST staff are fully qualified to meet the Client TEMPEST mission requirements.
  • Reach out to customers to gather all necessary information.
  • Wiring diagrams.
  • Equipment specifications required to complete the TEMPEST risk matrix's.
  • TEMPEST checklist, Protective Distribution System (PDS) approval request.
  • TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews. When required by the TEMPEST Lead,
  • Complete visual TEMPEST inspections.
  • Testing of the Client facilities, systems, and equipment, to include SCIFs and PDS.
  • Maintain all TEMPEST qualifications required to conduct the visual TEMPEST Inspections and TEMPEST tests.
  • Complete a minimum of 40 hours per annum of proficiency training in TEMPEST, Technical Security or other relevant general security fields each fiscal year.
  • Support TEMPEST daily operations.
  • Maintaining and ensuring accuracy of the Client TEMPEST Risk Matrix.
  • Ensure completion of all TEMPEST checklists, PDS approval requests, and TEMPEST Countermeasure Reviews occurs within established timeframes.
  • Ensure adherence to National, DoD, and Agency regulations and instructions as it relates to TEMPEST.
  • Ensure missions, to include visual TEMPEST inspections and TEMPEST tests, are appropriately staffed, funded, and equipped.
  • Ensure TEMPEST team is fully trained and qualified per National, DoD, and Agency regulations and instructions.
  • Execute the TEMPEST Daily Operations.
  • Perform Radio Frequency signal of interest searches.
  • Assess and locate signals of interested discovered during surveys, system notification and wireless operations.
  • Collaborate with appropriate entities to develop wireless security systems. Identify potential enterprise and tactical wireless security systems.
  • Develop, update and maintain wireless security concept of operations.
  • Identify potential opportunities for partnership across the Agency for wireless security concerns.
  • Recommend and provide guidance for Agency security elements.
  • Provide recommendations and guidance for new processes and systems.
  • Assist in determining best practices related to IPMS and wireless efforts.
  • Ensure wireless technicians understand and comply with wireless regulations.
  • Report wireless issues discovered during the conduct of wireless operations.
  • Ensure that TEMPEST reviews are conducted in accordance with National policy and DoD directives.
  • Coordinate TEMPEST accreditation activities for facilities and contractor sites.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations to the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) on countermeasures consistent with National policy and operational requirements.
  • Prepare estimates on proper implementation of TEMPEST countermeasures and technologies to support the TSCM mission.
  • Establish and continually update baseline requirements for TEMPEST by identifying facilities and contractor sites requiring review.
  • Maintain appropriate records, to include inspect - able space determinations, TEMPEST review guidance, TEMPEST accreditations and waivers.
  • Conduct inspections and perform site assistance visits, as required.
  • Possess awareness of National policies and DoD polices regarding TEMPEST (e.g. National Security Telecommunications & Information System – policy and instruction, etc.).

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