Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner

Cogent Security

$165K — $185K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in IT, security, electronics, or similar field preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited federal or DoD TSCM training course
  • Minimum 5 years of operational experience required
  • Strong knowledge of electronic surveillance and security compliance standards
  • Experience with TSCM equipment and technical inspections
  • Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • TS/SCI clearance is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Perform TSCM inspections and surveys to identify vulnerabilities
  • Operate and maintain specialized TSCM equipment
  • Conduct security evaluations for compliance with standards
  • Provide vulnerability assessments and mitigation recommendations
  • Collaborate with security and counterintelligence professionals
  • Support investigations related to intelligence threats
  • Prepare detailed reports and briefings on findings and recommendations
  • Ensure readiness of TSCM equipment and proper calibration

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Potential for travel expenses covered
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner responsible for

safeguarding sensitive information, personnel, and facilities against unauthorized

technical surveillance threats. This role involves conducting inspections, evaluations,

and countermeasures to detect, isolate, and neutralize potential espionage or

eavesdropping activities. The practitioner applies specialized knowledge of electronic

surveillance, physical security, and threat analysis to ensure compliance with national

security standards and organizational policies. Agency specific information will be

provided to applicants upon contact.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform TSCM inspections and surveys of facilities, systems, and devices to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Operate and maintain specialized TSCM equipment to detect and counter surveillance threats.
  • Conduct security evaluations of secure rooms, classified storage areas, and construction projects for compliance with applicable standards.
  • Provide vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations to reduce risk exposure.
  • Collaborate with security officers, counterintelligence professionals, and organizational stakeholders to ensure coordinated protective measures.
  • Support investigations and threat analysis related to foreign intelligence or insider risks.
  • Prepare detailed reports, briefings, and post inspection summaries documenting findings and recommendations.
  • Maintain readiness of TSCM equipment and ensure proper calibration and functionality.
  • Travel to conduct inspections or provide support as required.


Requirements

Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree in information technology, security, electronics, or related field is desirable
  • Graduate of an accredited federal or DoD TSCM training course (e.g., Interagency Training Center (ITC) TSCM certification).
  • At least 5 years of operational experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of electronic surveillance technologies, counterintelligence principles, and security compliance standards.
  • Experience using TSCM equipment and conducting technical inspections.
  • Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and recommend practical mitigations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and briefings.
  • TS/SCI clearance is required.


Salary Range:

$165,000-$185,000

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of

compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but

are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills,

and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable

bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Salary Description

165,000-185,000

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