TEMPEST Engineer

Parsons Transportation Group

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US - MD, Linthicum Until 10/6/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
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Job Description:


Job Posting

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 - $241,400.00

We 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!

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About this role

Summary

Perform TEMPEST testing and provide security assessments for cryptographic devices.

Job title

TEMPEST Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

US - MD, Linthicum; on-site work required

Salary

$134k–$241k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Certified TEMPEST Professional Level II (CTP-II)TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearanceTEMPEST testingsystem engineering

Preferred skills

military experienceRF field experience

Specializations

TEMPEST testingsecurityRFcryptography
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Linthicum Heights, MD, USA

On-site City