Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Engineer
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Support: USSOCOM
Position Summary
K2 Solutions is seeking an experienced Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Engineer to support U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The TSCM Engineer will provide specialized technical security expertise to identify, assess, and mitigate technical surveillance threats to classified information, personnel, facilities, and operations. This position supports TSCM mission planning and execution in both CONUS and OCONUS environments and provides technical training, threat awareness, equipment evaluation, and security recommendations to supported units.
The TSCM Engineer will maintain continuous coordination with the Interagency Training Center (ITC) to facilitate technical exchanges and support the transfer of emerging capabilities, technologies, techniques, and best practices to operational units.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide TSCM subject matter expertise and support the planning, coordination, and execution of TSCM missions in CONUS and OCONUS environments.
- Conduct a full range of complex and sensitive technical operations to detect, identify, isolate, and mitigate technologies that could be used to gain unauthorized access to classified information.
- Assess technical surveillance threats and provide recommendations to leadership and supported personnel regarding appropriate countermeasures and risk mitigation.
- Prepare and deliver classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises, individual tutoring, and skills assessments.
- Provide mobile training, technical advisement, and assistance related to TSCM and Technical Threat Awareness.
- Complete a minimum of 80 hours of advanced training annually to maintain technical proficiency and awareness of emerging threats and technologies.
- Conduct operational test and evaluation (OT&E) of new equipment and assist with the development and refinement of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for supported units.
- Research and evaluate building construction, facility design, physical security measures, and technical vulnerabilities to identify potential security risks.
- Evaluate and provide recommendations concerning intrusion detection systems, alarm systems, safes and security containers, locks and locking systems, personnel entry-control systems, and physical barriers.
- Review and interpret facility and design plans to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate technical security enhancements.
- Provide guidance regarding security measures and requirements in accordance with applicable physical and technical security standards.
- Research national and international developments in commercial and state-of-the-art technical security technologies and advise program personnel on emerging capabilities, vulnerabilities, and threats.
- Maintain professional coordination with the Interagency Training Center and other applicable organizations to exchange technical information, capabilities, technologies, and best practices.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise technical reports, briefings, findings, and recommendations to military and civilian leadership.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
- Current Interagency Training Center (ITC) certification in the conduct of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant TSCM experience; 5 or more years is strongly preferred.
- Strong cybersecurity and technical security background.
- Demonstrated knowledge of TSCM operations, technical surveillance threats, and countermeasure techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret building and facility design plans for the purpose of identifying vulnerabilities and implementing technical security upgrades.
- Knowledge of applicable physical and technical security standards and the ability to recommend appropriate security measures.
- Proven ability to work independently and produce concise, executive-level reports, briefings, and presentations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with military personnel, federal civilian employees, contractors, and company leadership.
- Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must meet the minimum physical qualifications associated with the position as identified in DoD Instruction 5240.05.
- Ability and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 25% of the time.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this employment classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
K2 Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
