
TSCM Engineer
- London
- £24.78-26.12 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Proven experience of TSCM and an ability to hit the ground running with global deployments
- Informed of current and emerging espionage threats, vulnerabilities, trends and report and share with the wider team.
- Develop extensive knowledge and experience of researching, handling and maintaining the TSCM equipment.
- Strong understanding of wireless and wired communication systems.
- Ability to use technical surveillance detection equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, NLJD).
- Familiarity with encryption technologies and methods of secure communications.
- Strong experience in the use of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and data input onto databases.
- Ability to detect and analyze complex technical issues related to surveillance.
- Quick thinking and adaptability when responding to threats or incidents.
- Ability to carefully examine environments and communications for subtle or hidden surveillance devices.
- Ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports and communicate findings to clients or senior management.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with clients, security teams, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct physical and electronic sweeps for surveillance devices (bugs, cameras, tracking devices, etc.) in high-security areas.
- Utilize specialized equipment like spectrum analyzers, non-linear junction detectors (NLJD), and thermal cameras to identify surveillance threats.
- Provide recommendations for protecting physical spaces and communication systems against eavesdropping.
- Risk Assessment
- Assess risks associated with electronic surveillance in client or company environments.
- Advise clients on how to mitigate vulnerabilities related to their security systems, communication methods, and operational procedures.
- System Implementation and Testing
- Design, install, and configure counter-surveillance systems.
- Test and calibrate security equipment to ensure it is functioning optimally and remains effective against evolving threats.
- Incident Response:
- Investigate potential surveillance breaches and respond to incidents where a threat is detected.
- Work with other departments (such as IT or physical security) to develop an appropriate response strategy.
- Security Consultations:
- Provide technical advice to clients regarding security policies and best practices for preventing eavesdropping or other forms of covert surveillance.
- Train staff members on proper security measures to ensure ongoing protection.
- Reporting:
- Create detailed reports documenting the results of TSCM sweeps, including findings, analysis, and recommended actions.
- Maintain accurate records of performed surveys and inspections.
- Research and Development:
- Stay up-to-date on the latest surveillance technology and countermeasure techniques.
- Continuously improve and update TSCM practices in response to emerging threats.