Junior TEMPEST Engineer

Primary Work Location: Remote with Travel

Must be a U.S Citizen: Yes

Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

Job Summary

The Junior TEMPEST Engineer provides TEMPEST test support and programmatic. This role works under the direct supervision of a current NSA Certified TEMPEST Professional II (CTP II) conducting Instrumented TEMPEST Surveys (ITS) and Visual TEMPEST Inspections (VTI) at USCG facilities nationwide. The Junior TEMPEST Engineer assists in the development of TEMPEST Test Plans and Reports, manages and moderates bi-weekly TEMPEST Status teleconferences with USCG representatives, maintains calibration and inventory of TEMPEST Test Equipment, and manages and properly stores classified TEMPEST-related data.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Perform VTI inspections as a member of a team or independently.
• Conduct ITS inspections under the direction of a certified TEMPEST engineer (CTP II).
• Document TEMPEST survey and inspection activities, utilizing visual and specialized instrumental methods at USCG units.
• Develop specialized test equipment to facilitate TEMPEST testing.
• Provide TEMPEST documentation support in laboratory and field environments.
• Assist in identifying and acquiring TEMPEST information necessary for the development of test plans.
• Assist in developing contingency plans and risk management options related to TEMPEST operations.
• Update and maintain documentation as required.
• Manage and moderate bi-weekly TEMPEST Status teleconferences with USCG representatives.
• Maintain calibration and inventory of TEMPEST Test Equipment.
• Manage and properly store TEMPEST-related classified data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• High degree of creative ability, innovative analysis approaches, and engineering skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and address abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal office environment and laboratory settings.
• Ability to move through confined and restricted spaces
• Capable of climbing ladders and stairways
• Ability to lift and carry equipment ranging up to 50 – 75 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• 40-60%

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national and ethnicorigin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.