TEMPEST Certification Manager and Inspector

Leidos has a career opportunity for a TEMPEST Certification Manager and Inspector to support the Air Force National Capital Region IT Services program. 

The AFNCR IT Services program provides support services for information systems for Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Air Force activities within the AFNCR, missions to include the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), and other locations, leased spaces, and alternate sites. The major support areas required are IT Operations and Maintenance; Plans, Projects, and Engineering (PP&E); and National Military Command Center (NMCC). The senior leaders and national defense missions that are supported require that the AFNCR operations never fail, resulting in a fast-paced, challenging, but also rewarding environment. 

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The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. 

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The TEMPEST Certification Manager and Inspector will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of TEMPEST certification processes within the organization. This individual will ensure that our products and facilities meet the stringent requirements for TEMPEST certification, providing assurance to our customers and stakeholders of the security of our systems. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement TEMPEST certification procedures and protocols in accordance with relevant standards and regulations. 

• Coordinate with internal teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and security, to ensure compliance with TEMPEST requirements throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Conduct TEMPEST inspections and assessments of equipment, facilities, and processes to identify and address any potential security vulnerabilities. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for TEMPEST certification authorities, communicating effectively to facilitate the certification process. 

• Collaborate with external vendors and partners as needed to support TEMPEST certification efforts. 

• Document and maintain comprehensive records of TEMPEST certification activities, findings, and outcomes. 

• Provide training and guidance to staff members on TEMPEST security principles and best practices TEMPEST Certification Manager and Inspector.

• Keep abreast of updates and changes to TEMPEST standards and regulations, providing guidance and recommendations for maintaining compliance.

Basic Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field and 8+ years of applicable experience.      

• Government CTP or CTTA training (Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority) / The TEMPEST Certification Program (TCP) consists of two closely related NSA Programs: the Certified

• TEMPEST Manufacturer Program, and the Certified TEMPEST Test Services Program. 

• Security+ certification. 

• Secret Clearance.      

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in TEMPEST certification and security management. 

• In-depth knowledge of TEMPEST standards and regulations, including NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and related documents.  

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

• Ability to deal with multiple programs simultaneously (multi-task) without losing focus of individual customer response. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Air Force  CTP or CTTA training considered.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Knowledge of TEMPEST/1-92, 2-95, 01-02, 1-13 st