Technical Security and Signals Countermeasures (TSSC) Team Manager

Requisition Id 15924 

 

Overview:  

The Field Intelligence Operations Division, residing within the National Security Sciences Directorate, invites candidates to apply to join the team as a Technical Security and Signals Countermeasures (TSSC) Team Manager to apply certified technical proficiency and leadership expertise to ensure security and safeguards throughout the SCIFs in accordance with DOE and IC policy.  The TSSC Team Manager will lead the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s SCIF Technical Security Team and Program regarding TSCM and TEMPEST activities. This position combines advanced technical skills with strategic management and strict adherence to security protocols. The TSSC Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Intelligence Community (IC), and other contract-mandated Safeguards and Security requirements are communicated to ORNL management and staff.

 

Purpose:

As part of our team, you will be joining a vibrant group of professionals eager to provide premier customer service to ensure people and information technology remain secure. You will lead and perform sensitive measurements and surveys of equipment and areas, as well as oversee evaluations as required and requested. Primary duties will include development, documentation, implementation, and compliance assurance of the TSCM and TEMPEST program. All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.   

 

Major duties and responsibilities:

Technical Security Operations & Compliance

• Oversee and ensure quality of TSCM and TEMPEST services, planning risk-based operations in alignment with DOE policies and responding to scheduled and ad-hoc requests.
• Serve as SME for technical security concerns, vulnerabilities, and corrective actions; provide guidance on DOE O 470.6, protocols, and counter-threat policies.
• Plan and execute evaluations, inspections, and surveys within required timeframes; review corrective actions and recommend upgrades to security systems and designs.
• Must meet DOE O 470.6 for DOE TSCM Certification within required timeframes and completed TEMEPST training and certification requirements.

Analysis, Reporting & Documentation

• Conduct analysis of surveillance, counter-surveillance, detection, and other technical vulnerabilities.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and correspondence (inspection findings, recommendations, threat briefings, vulnerability/analytical reports).
• Maintain secure digital records of equipment, operations, training, reporting, and program documentation.

Program & Resource Management

• Develop and maintain TSSC procedures; conduct annual self-assessments.
• Manage TSSC equipment inventory, maintenance, calibration, and accountability.
• Submit and track budget requests, operational deliverables, and program resources.

Training & Advisory Support

• Organize and facilitate training for TSSC specialists, ensuring compliance and technical competence.
• Provide advice on technical security requirements for new construction, renovations, and design reviews.
• Deliver technical threat briefings, analytical products, and recommendations to senior officials and stakeholders.

Mission Alignment

• Safeguard DOE facilities, assets, and personnel through comprehensive technical security services.
• Uphold ORNL’s mission and core values by fostering safety, integrity, teamwork, and inclusive excellence.

Cross-functional collaboration: 

• Work closely with researchers, scientists, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the computing environment effectively supports their projects. This role also involves coordination with internal security, compliance, and IT teams. 
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