JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

BAE is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior TEMPEST person to be part of a team performing TEMPEST testing and provide TEMPEST engineering recommendations to help ensure the security of our nation's systems and equipment.

You'll get to work onsite with the customer, integrated into their team to ensure mission success. You will be responsible for developing procedures, plans, and the execution of various TEMPEST activities.

This position requires deep knowledge in the TEMPEST field and be a Certified Tempest Professional (CTP-II). Test procedures and testing will be in accordance with current Government specifications and the National TEMPEST Standard.

Support activities will include requirements capture and interpretation, design support, authoring control plans and qualification test procedures, overseeing qualification testing, capturing and analyzing qualification test data and results, and approving qualification test reports.

Some travel may be required (minimal).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• The candidate must be a Certified TEMPEST Professional (Level 2) with 10 years' related work EMI experience
• Experience conducting training and mentoring for aspiring CTP’s (Level 1 and 2) and other data security specialist.
• Adept knowledge in the use of a broad array of test measurement and diagnostic equipment as well as today’s state-of-the-art TEMPEST instrumentation and automated testing / analysis equipment.

This includes lab detection system test equipment is in calibration and is operating correctly.

• In-depth knowledge with signal acquisition methods, data exploitation techniques, and the methods used to contain such vulnerabilities to mitigate risks.
• Expert knowledge in TEMPEST, Red / Black separation, Electrical Isolation, and Shielding Effectiveness Tests.
• Strong signal analysis skills and TEMPEST design and modification experience.
• Must be highly motivated and possess strong and effective oral / written communication and interpersonal / team skills to include sound briefing skills at all levels and forums.

Also, one must be an effective multitasker, meet schedule commitments, and record and accurately communicate test results or test related concerns in reports for delivery to the government and industry organizations.

Experience in leading teams, supervision, and running programs. Which includes the ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Desired Skills / Experience / Certifications) :

• International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE Certification)
• TEMPEST Field Testing Basics Certification
• Project Planning and Control Certification
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments of Protected Distribution Systems, cryptographic equipment, wireless technologies, systems that process audio / video / RS232 / RS422 serial data, Ethernet, VIOP, USB, and other modern and legacy signaling conventions.
• Experience in the development and implementation of policy and procedures to support organizational protective measures.

This also includes experience using risk management for mission related efforts (balancing security measures with operational requirements).

• Sound knowledge with the Electromagnetic concepts (such as antenna theory, signal propagation, RF isolation, shielding, grounding, and filtering).
• Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Industry lab-based testing environment experience as it relates to the TEMPEST arena.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Typical Education & Experience : A Bachelor’s Engineering or Technology degree in related specialized technical area / field and have 10 years of work experience in area / field or equivalent experience.

CTP Level II certified is required.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $140690 - $239140

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts;

a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

Last updated : 2024-06-06