TEMPEST Security Specialist, US ADC Security

Amazon is hiring a TEMPEST Security Specialist, US ADC Security. It pays $102k-$178k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Plan and perform TEMPEST/EMSEC testing and manage emanations security programs for classified U.S. government facilities.

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Amazon's Security team is looking for a TEMPEST Engineer to protect the classified space and systems that a U.S. Government AI Factory program depends on.

Emanations security sits on the critical path for accreditation, and we need someone who can both run the test and own the program behind it. You will plan and perform instrumented TEMPEST/EMSEC testing and signal analysis, then develop and maintain the TEMPEST program and documentation that carries those results into the accreditation package. You will verify RED/BLACK separation and TEMPEST countermeasures and work directly with the certified TEMPEST technical authority (CTTA) and the Government accreditation authority. Partnering with physical security, construction security specialists, systems engineers, and our Government counterparts, you will take classified space and equipment from design to accredited, and keep it that way.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Plan and perform instrumented TEMPEST/EMSEC testing and signal analysis on classified systems and facilities; set up test equipment, take measurements, record findings, and produce test reports.
- Identify compromising-emanation vulnerabilities and recommend, implement, and verify TEMPEST countermeasures and mitigations.
- Develop and maintain the TEMPEST program, TEMPEST Checklist, and emanations-security test documentation in support of the ICD 705 accreditation package.
- Verify RED/BLACK equipment and cabling separation and installation against CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13 and related standards.
- Coordinate with the certified TEMPEST technical authority (CTTA) and the Government accreditation authority on TEMPEST requirements, countermeasure reviews, and findings.
- Track TEMPEST testing status, findings, and retest and reaccreditation actions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, general contractors, architects, and engineers prior to and during facility builds to ensure emanations-security requirements are captured and met.
- Read and understand construction details and drawings that capture Government TEMPEST and RED/BLACK requirements and standards.

A day in the life
No two days look the same, because classified space moves through phases and so do you. One morning you are on site with test equipment, taking instrumented emanations measurements and analyzing signals; that afternoon you are writing up findings and updating the TEMPEST Checklist and accreditation documentation. Some days you are walking a build with construction security specialists and engineers, confirming RED/BLACK separation against the drawings before walls close. Others you are on the phone with the CTTA and the Government accreditation authority, working countermeasure reviews and closing out findings. You move fluidly between the bench and the program, and you are the person who makes sure the emanations-security details are right so accreditation stays on track.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in TEMPEST, EMSEC, or technical emanations security.
- Working knowledge of TEMPEST and RED/BLACK installation standards (for example NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13, CNSSP-510).
- Current, active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Preferred qualifications

- Hands-on instrumented TEMPEST test experience: test equipment setup, measurement, and signal analysis.
- Experience coordinating with a certified TEMPEST technical authority (CTTA) and a Government accreditation authority.
- Experience developing TEMPEST Checklists, test plans, and emanations-security documentation for an ICD 705 accreditation package.
- Knowledge of ICD 705 as it relates to TEMPEST and construction security.
- ICD 705 practitioner training, and/or a formal TEMPEST or EMSEC training certificate.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

How we rate this

TEMPEST Security Specialist, US ADC Security at Amazon rates 15 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

TEMPEST Security Specialist, US ADC Security is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $102k-$178k a year.
The role is based in US, VA, Herndon.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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