# C004992 Principal Technician TEMPEST (NS) - TUE 18 Aug

**Company:** [EMW, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rxTcVwBJTwXzUuxD5bzFUW.md)
**Location:** Brunssum, Netherlands
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** AAS

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## Description

**Deadline Date:** Tuesday 18 August 2026

**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

## Requirements

**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 ISO-IEC 17025 and other international standards and procedures
-   Background in CIS support and/or maintenance with a good understanding of CIS systems
-   Experience in database usage and structures, manipulation of database data with SQL
-   Theory knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory measurements.
-   Trained with certification in the specialization of TEMPEST Testing of CIS equipment or equivalent.