Amazon
TEMPEST Security Specialist, US ADC Security
$102K–$178K
Herndon, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in TEMPEST, EMSEC, or technical emanations security.
About the job
Plans and conducts TEMPEST/EMSEC testing and signal analysis, maintains the emanations-security program and documentation, and supports accreditation of classified spaces and systems.
What you'll do
- Perform instrumented TEMPEST/EMSEC tests, analyze signals, document results, and recommend and verify countermeasures.
- Develop and maintain TEMPEST program materials and accreditation documentation; verify RED/BLACK separation and installation requirements.
- Coordinate with the CTTA, Government accreditation authority, and build teams to address requirements, findings, and reaccreditation actions.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in TEMPEST, EMSEC, or technical emanations security.
- Working knowledge of TEMPEST and RED/BLACK installation standards, such as NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13, and CNSSP-510.
- Current, active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Nice to have
- Hands-on instrumented TEMPEST testing, CTTA and Government accreditation coordination, or development of TEMPEST documentation for an ICD 705 accreditation package.
- Knowledge of ICD 705; ICD 705 practitioner training and/or formal TEMPEST or EMSEC training certificate.
Pay
USD 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 annually (base salary)
Tools
TEMPEST, EMSEC, NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13, CNSSP-510, ICD 705
AI focus
Supports emanations security for classified space and systems used by a U.S. Government AI Factory program; no AI development work is stated.
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