C004992 Principal Technician Tempest (NS) - TUE 18 Aug

Position: C004992 Principal Technician TEMPEST (NS) - TUE 18 Aug

Requirement:  Principal Technician TEMPEST

Location:

Brunssum, NL

Full Time On-Site:  Yes

Time On-Site:  100%

Total Scope of the request (hours):  560

Required

Start Date:

23 September 2026

End Contract Date:  31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance:  NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of Section Head EMTS the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

Organizes, leads, plans, directs, controls, and coordinates all work aspects related to the TEMPEST level testing program.

Responsible for directing and guiding all installation, modification, certification and maintenance of the TEMPEST testing facility.

Performs TEMPEST level testing to the SDIP 27 standards of COTS data processing equipment that will be used to process information classified NATO CONFIDENTIAL and above.

Provides technical subject matter expertise to all aspects of TEMPEST Level testing.

Executes tests and evaluates Electric Radiation (ER) signals for Compromising Emanations (CE) in order to allocate the appropriate SDIP 27 TEMPEST Level B or C rating.

Performs investigation to detect CE, which may disclose classified information on communication and information system equipment.

Performs acceptance testing of TEMPEST equipment certified by NATO authorized vendors to confirm that the equipment meets the SDIP 27 TEMPEST level rating allocated.

Assures familiarization with the following SDIP's and Agency Directives (AD): SDIP 27 "NATO TEMPEST Requirements and Evaluation Procedures"; SDIP 28 "NATO Zoning Procedures"; SDIP 29 "Selection and Installation of Equipment for the processing of classified information"; AD 08.05 "Equipment Level TEMPEST testing"; AD 08.06 "COMSEC TEMPEST Protection when processing NATO classified information"

Direct exchange of technical TEMPEST related topics with the NATO Cyber Security Centre.

Manages assigned technical tasks efficiently to ensure that they can be executed in line with set target dates.

Explains and provides system technical and logistical advice to senior management and initiates necessary actions to ensure that set maintenance and project targets are met.

Creates test plans and methods to optimize testing configurations to perform analysis.

Able to absorb and apply new information and demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving.

Develop new measurement techniques for testing latest COTS equipment.

Responsible that the TEMPEST cell test equipment is operational, calibrated and capable to perform measurements and for keeping TEMPEST cell documentation up-to-date and stored as defined in the relevant directives.

Manages adequacy of turnaround time for equipment delivered for TEMPEST testing.

Assists in the scheduling and tracking capability of CSSC activities in support of operations, exercises, projects static CIS and Deployable CIS (DCIS).

Assists in the directing, supervising, planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting upon all technical work and ensures that all technical work is performed in line with Agency's, industrial and/or military standards.

Establishes and performs quality control inspections within the TEMPEST sub-section.

Provides recommendations for replacement and/or additional equipment required to execute technical tasks assigned.

Investigates the possibility for new equipment, methods and training for submission to the Section Head EMTS.

Responsible for reporting TEMPEST results and updates a stand-alone database of TEMPEST test certificates and measurement results.

Demonstrate work related functions within area of expertise; provide familiarization to less experienced technicians.

Deputize for higher-grade staff, if required.

Performs other duties as may be required.

Represents the CSSC in NATO TEMPEST Symposium, Steering Groups/Boards and Conferences and liaises with other NCI Agency entities and customers as required with authority to commit CSSC resources as directed.

Performs mandatory electrical safety inspection for compliance

Skills, Knowledge &

Experience:

The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance

Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience.

Must have experience within the profile of computer science or information technology.

Ability to analyses unusual maintenance problems.

Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the following related topics: SDIP 27 "NATO TEMPEST Requirements and Evaluation Procedures";
Spectrum analysis;
Radio Frequency (RF) and modulation measurement techniques;
Electromagnetic antenna theory;
Antenna and wave propagation;

Understanding IP basics of Local and Wide Area Networking;

Proficient in the use of general and standard test, measurement and diagnostic equipment and the procedures for testing to specifications.

Networking & Cyber Security:
Configuration of local area networks (LAN), routing, and foundational security systems.

Working knowledge of…