Senior SIGINT Network Engineer

Saic; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior SIGINT Network Engineer for Fort Meade, MD, to design ISR data flows, validate architectures, and implement scalable pipelines with AI/ML across cross-domain systems.

The role requires DUT/DoDI 8570 IAT II+ certification, active TS/SCI with CI poly, and readiness for CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 25%. Onsite work at Fort Meade is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or fourteen+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Deep familiarity with JICD 4.2 implementation, JEL, TIDE, CSfC, cloud ISR orchestration, and metadata tagging.
• Working knowledge of virtualized and/or hybrid networking environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Army ISR platforms, data standards, and DODAF framework.
• Working knowledge of networking configuration with Linux based systems.
• Direct support to programs within Army INSCOM, PEO IEW&S, and C5ISR Center.
• Exceptional technical writing, documentation, and briefing skills.
• DoDI 8570 certification, IAT II or higher.
• Willingness for CONUS/OCONUS travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ISR data flows to address latency, throughput, and bottlenecks.
• Analyze and configure network protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS).
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring systems.
• Develop scalable ISR pipelines using edge computing and AI/ML models.
• Translate concepts into technical requirements; draft ICDs, SEPs, TEMPs; conduct trade studies.
• Oversee ISR tools implementation; advise on AI/ML deployments and CSfC compliance.
• Brief senior stakeholders and liaison with Army and IC entities.

Skills

JICD 4.2

JEL

TIDE

CSfC

cloud ISR orchestration

metadata tagging

virtualized networking

Linux-based networking

Army ISR platforms

DODAF

technical writing

DoDI 8570 IAT II

TS/SCI with CI poly

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, IT, or related field

Tools

NiFi

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior SIGINT Network Engineer in Ft. Meade, MD.

Candidates must have the ability to work fully onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Analyze and design ISR data flows, addressing latency, throughput, and synchronization issues; create technical documentation and resolve data workflow bottlenecks.
• Analize network protocols and configurations (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS).
• Configure network hardware and tools, including routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring systems.
• Develop integration strategies for ISR platforms, ensuring compliance with standards; implement scalable ISR pipelines using edge computing and AI/ML models.
• Translate operational concepts into technical requirements; author and review architecture views, ICDs, SEPs, and TEMPs; conduct trade studies and present findings.
• Oversee ISR and SIGINT tools implementation, advise on AI/ML deployments, ensure CSfC compliance, and manage cross-domain information sharing.
• Serve as a technical liaison with Army and IC entities, represent the government in relevant groups and boards, align Army intelligence requirements with emerging capabilities, and brief senior stakeholders on key deliverables.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelors in computer science, CIS, IT, or similar field and fourteen (14) years or more experience; additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Deep familiarity with JICD 4.2 implementation, JEL, TIDE, CSfC, cloud ISR orchestration, and metadata tagging.
• Working knowledge of virtualized and/or hybrid networking environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Army ISR platforms, data standards, and DODAF framework.
• Working knowledge of networking configuration with Linux based systems.
• Direct support to programs within Army INSCOM, PEO IEW&S, and C5ISR Center.
• Exceptional technical writing, documentation, and briefing skills.
• DoDI 8570 certification, IAT II or higher.
• Required CONUS and OCONUS travel (up to 25%) for demonstrations, testing, and mission support.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with current CI polygraph.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated success integrating Army ISR platforms with NSA, DIA, or joint IC data services.
• Working knowledge of IC-ITE, IC PEDS, API-driven ISR federation, and data compliance under ICD 503.
• Knowledge of installation, configuration, and monitoring of Niagara Files (NiFi).
• Experience with GATEKEEPER. Understanding of Authorities/Compliance Requirements.
• Familiarity of Midpoint Functional Architecture. Experience with Cameo/MagicDraw, JIRA, and MBSE modeling tools.
• Knowledge of CDS Transfer Methods. Principal Understanding of Dataflow Management Request (DMR).
• Working Experience with Army Collection Capabilities and their Output Data Formats.
• Basic Understanding of Expression, BME Query, & ASDF Query Languages. Familiar with Data Format Schema/Service Files.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.