TEMPEST Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly
Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently
Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Intelligence Operations and Analysis Job
Qualifications: Skills: Analytical Thinking, Analytical Tools,
TEMPEST Certifications: None Experience: 10 years of related
experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: The
TEMPEST Security Specialist assists the Certified TEMPEST Technical
Authority (CTTA) in the formal affirmation that government
facilities and customer sponsored contractor facilities where SCI
is electronically processed meet the security requirements of
applicable TEMPEST policies efficiently and cost effectively. The
TEMPEST engineer will product TSS deliverables. Shall review
TEMPEST testing, TEMPEST worksheets, Red and Black
Installation/Separation and Protective Distribution System (PDS)
packages to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Shall
create Site Survey Reports and SOCOMM message for customer approval
and release. Record the documents and task closure in customer
database. The TEMPEST engineer will conduct ad hoc testing using
equipment from the Government's TEMPEST inventory. Product an Ad
Hoc TEMPEST report, with descriptions of any anomalies, concerns,
or discoveries. A TEMPEST Engineer must demonstrate knowledge of
the following: a. a wide range of security concepts, principles,
and practices in the use of TEMPEST and TSCM analysis techniques.
b. Interpreting complex facility architectural and infrastructure
plans/drawings. c. Probability, statistics, information theory and
the ability to implement processes using computer programs. d.
Information and communication theory. e. signal propagation and
antenna theory. f. Structural parameters and grounding techniques,
test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE). g. Computing
principles and internal functionality. h. Computer database
management and working knowledge of programs (e.g., Microsoft
Office, Lab view, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of
physical security countermeasures. i. PDS construction materials
and methods. j. Physical intrusion detection system technology. k.
Interpreting complex signal component wiring diagrams. May serve as
team or task lead. (Not a people manager) WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO
SUCCEED: ? Education: BA/BS or 10 years of experience ? Required
Experience: 5 years of related experience ? Required Technical
Skills: Completion of TEMPEST Fundamentals Course and TEMPEST for
System Installation and Design Course. ? Security Clearance Level:
TS/SCI w/Polygraph ? Preferred Skills: Graduation from the TSCM
Fundamentals course at the Interagency Training Center is highly
desirable ? Location: Customer Site GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: ? 401K with
company match ? Comprehensive health and wellness packages ?
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career ?
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and
certifications ? Cutting-edge technology you can learn from ? Rest
and recharge with paid vacation and holidays The likely salary
range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not,
however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will
be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly
contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting
Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Chantilly Additional Work
Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all
US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some
with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan,
and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and
post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company
match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full
flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off
plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid
parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our
employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business
travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We
regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings
are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they
value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional
services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission
services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense
and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of
technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the
edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide,
offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML,
Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our
clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing
the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our
Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and
events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals
with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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