ManTech International

Tempest Practitioner

ManTech International$80K — $110K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years in technical security or related fields.
  • Experience navigating facility evaluation processes and national security requirements.
  • Proven track record in specialized technical environments meeting security protocols.
  • Ability to collaborate across large teams to advance security initiatives.
  • Familiarity with complex facility layouts and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical assessments and inspections within established deadlines.
  • Support technical security program implementation and mitigate compromising emanations.
  • Provide technical guidance by collecting necessary documentation and assisting with workflow requests.
  • Conduct technical testing and visual inspections of systems and facilities.
  • Represent technical interests in classified information meetings with detailed assessments.
  • Manage daily operations and maintain automated workflow process accuracy.
  • Ensure technical readiness, qualifications, and equipment maintenance as per policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and collaboration.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources in technical security.
  • Opportunity to work on critical national security initiatives.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable organization.
Full Job Description
General information

Requisition #

R69183

Locations

USA-MO-Saint Louis

Posting Date

07/09/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented TEMPEST Practitioner to join our team in St Louis, MO.

The TEMPEST Practitioner will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support technical security efforts, to include creating technical documentation, responding to required controls, and completing required tasks and actions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting in executing technical assessments, inspections, evaluations, and reviews accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Supporting the implementation and management of technical security programs, which includes analyzing requirements and developing processes to control or mitigate compromising emanations.
  • Providing technical guidance and assistance by collecting necessary information, such as drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications, and assisting with workflow requests.
  • Conducting technical testing and visual inspections of facilities, systems, and equipment, including shielded enclosures and distribution systems.
  • Representing technical interests in meetings concerning classified information processing, providing detailed assessments of technical scope, and ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Managing daily operations, maintaining the accuracy of automated workflow processes, and overseeing annual technical evaluations.
  • Maintaining technical readiness, qualifications, and test equipment maintenance and calibration as per relevant policies.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in technical security, TEMPEST, or facility inspection related fields.
  • Significant experience navigating facility evaluation processes and national technical security requirements.
  • Significant experience meeting security requirements in specialized technical environments or similar environments.
  • Experience working across a large team to drive a security agenda and working with complex, intertwined systems.
  • Experience inventorying complex facility layouts, and with technical documentation such as shielding, grounding, and distribution systems.
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology documentation, particularly facility and security documentation.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or Counterintelligence training academy.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Possess advanced technical security training and certifications for completion of foundational and facility design courses.
  • Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ

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