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SECURITY SPECIALIST
Defense Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
Location
Reston, Virginia
Salary
$120,579 - $185,234
per year
Type
Closes
January 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves protecting sensitive defense intelligence systems from electromagnetic threats by applying specialized security standards and using diagnostic tools to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities.
The job requires analyzing complex issues, managing technical programs, and ensuring compliance with government regulations in a high-stakes environment.
It's a good fit for experienced technical professionals with a background in electronics, security countermeasures, and problem-solving in national security settings.
Key Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of TEMPEST standards, policies, and countermeasures for various operational environments
- Expertise in electromagnetic emanation vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques using equipment like spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and address complex, multi-faceted security issues
- Skills in managing complex activities, initiatives, and resources while applying sound judgment
- Experience executing technical programs such as TSCM, Intelligence Systems Electronics Repair, or Telecommunications Systems Installation/Repair
- Familiarity with regulatory guidance in ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21, preferably with supervisory experience
- Ability to identify resources, constraints, and develop effective plans to overcome obstacles
Full Job Description
We are committed to: Teamwork: Partnering at all levels and across organizational boundaries for mission accomplishment.
Integrity: Adherence to the highest legal and ethical principles in our responsibilities. Excellence: Unrivaled defense intelligence expertise.
Service: Putting the welfare of the Nation and commitment to our mission before oneself. ASSESSMENT FACTORS 1.
Knowledge of TEMPEST standards, policies, and countermeasures, including the ability to interpret technical specifications and apply them to varied operational environments. 2.
Understanding of electromagnetic emanation vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques, including the use of test, measurement and diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators etc.
3. Analyzes key information and evaluates the effectiveness of alternative solutions, courses of action, and strategies needed to address complex, controversial, and multi-faceted issues. 4.
Manages complex activities and initiatives, employing good judgment and principles. 5.
Identifies available resources and constraints that impact the effectiveness of work assignments, and develops plans that effectively utilize resources and overcome obstacles. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS 1.
Experience in the daily execution of technical programs such as TSCM, Intelligence Systems Electronics Repair, Telecommunications Systems Installation/repair or other technical programs. 2.
Experience applying the regulatory guidance outlined in ICD 705 and DoDM 5105.21 with supervisory oversight. 3.
Constructively questions convectional approaches, and supports an environment that encourages new ideas. Major Duties:
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