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 performs TEMPEST/EMSEC testing and signal analysis, manages emanations-security documentation, and helps take classified facilities and systems through accreditation and ongoing compliance.
What you'll do
- Conduct instrumented TEMPEST/EMSEC testing, analyze signals, document findings, and recommend and verify countermeasures.
- Develop and maintain the TEMPEST program, checklists, and accreditation documentation; track findings, retesting, and reaccreditation.
- Verify RED/BLACK separation and coordinate TEMPEST requirements with the CTTA, Government accreditation authority, and facility project teams.
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, or 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, including equipment setup, measurement, and signal analysis.
- Experience with CTTA/Government accreditation coordination or ICD 705 documentation; ICD 705 practitioner training and/or formal TEMPEST or EMSEC training certificate.
Pay
102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13, CNSSP-510, ICD 705
AI focus
Protects classified space and systems that a U.S. Government AI Factory program depends on; no AI development duties are stated.
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