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Are you ready to be part of a team that will make a huge impact on the security of DOD/Intel community? If you’re interested in leveraging and continuing to hone your TEMPEST skills to truly make an impact in improving our nation’s security, we have the ideal role for you to start your new career path at Parsons!
As part of our team, you'll work with TEMPEST engineers and SMEs performing TEMPEST testing and provide TEMPEST engineering recommendations to help ensure the security of our nation's systems . You'll learn from our existing TEMPEST subject matter experts to grow your knowledge and skills, as well as share your TEMPEST expertise with others. You'll get to work onsite with the customer, integrated into their team to ensure mission success.
Role:
- Ensure that TEMPEST testing requirements are defined by the customer's Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).
- Evaluate engineering change proposal (ECP) packages to ensure the proposed changes do not impact the TEMPEST integrity of the device, or if necessary, additional TEMPEST testing is performed to recertify the device.
- Attend technical meetings with crypto device users/customers CSCM's and vendor partners.
- Provide TEMPEST lab testing of certified cryptographic devices to ensure it meets the current National TEMPEST standard.
- Perform TEMPEST Field testing of cryptographic equipment to discover vulnerabilities in secure systems.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support when a cryptographic device has a TEMPEST vulnerability.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
- 10+ years of related professional experience; Experience may be substituted with education as follows: High School Diploma: + 15 years System Engineering Experience
Relevant Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 11 years System Engineering
Relevant Master's degree in a STEM field + 9 years System Engineering - 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing, and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
- Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance required
PREFERRED
-Military or IC experience in a relevant technical or RF field is preferred.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- 10+ years of related professional experience (education may substitute: High School +15 yrs SE; Bachelor's in STEM +11 yrs SE; Master's in STEM +9 yrs SE)
- 3+ years of experience with TEMPEST testing and/or TEMPEST manufacturing
- Experience performing TEMPEST lab testing of certified cryptographic devices to current National TEMPEST standards
- Experience performing TEMPEST field testing of cryptographic equipment
- Ability to evaluate engineering change proposal (ECP) packages for TEMPEST impact
- Ability to attend technical meetings with crypto device users, customers, CSCMs, and vendor partners
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for TEMPEST vulnerabilities in cryptographic devices
- Military or Intelligence Community (IC) experience in a relevant technical or RF field
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
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