Technical Surveillance Countermeasures

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Practitioner

Location(s): National Capital Region; other locations throughout the U.S.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

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 postinspection 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.

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.

Pay: $165, $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending