Senior TEMPEST/RF Security Engineer
Cintel Inc•Huntsville, AL
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About The Position
We are seeking a Senior TEMPEST Professional with deep expertise across TEMPEST policy compliance, hands-on testing, and RF theory . The ideal candidate is a senior-level practitioner who can operate independently, advise leadership, and provide technical support on RF-centric TSCM assignments when required. This role blends policy mastery with practical field execution in sensitive environments.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in TEMPEST, RF security, or emanations security roles
- Demonstrated hands-on TEMPEST testing experience
- Strong working knowledge of TEMPEST policy, certification, and compliance processes
- Solid understanding of RF engineering principles
- Active Top Secret security clearance
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute TEMPEST testing and assessments for classified and controlled systems
- Interpret, implement, and advise on TEMPEST policies, standards, and directives (DoD/IC/NSA guidance)
- Support system design reviews to ensure emanations security compliance
- Produce formal TEMPEST test plans, reports, and accreditation artifacts
- Apply strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, modulation, and signal analysis
- Operate and interpret data from RF test and measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, receivers, probes, etc.)
- Assist TSCM teams by providing RF expertise, analysis, and technical validation
- Support anomaly identification and mitigation related to unintended emanations or RF vulnerabilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert to program managers, system engineers, and security leadership
- Mentor TSCM practitioners in TEMPEST and RF fundamentals
- Interface with government customers and external organizations during assessments and reviews
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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