Senior SIGINT Network Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Senior SIGINT Network Engineer to design and optimize ISR data flows and network architectures onsite at Fort Meade.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with travel up to 25% for demonstrations and mission support. Candidates should have hands-on experience with CSfC, DODAF, and Linux networking in hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• JICD 4.2 implementation and CSfC familiarity.
• Experience with virtualized or hybrid networks.
• Hands-on knowledge of Army ISR platforms and DODAF.
• Linux-based network configuration experience.
• Extensive briefing, documentation, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design ISR data flows, addressing latency and bottlenecks.
• Analyze network protocols and configurations (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS).
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring tools.
• Develop integration strategies for ISR platforms with scalable pipelines.
• Translate concepts into technical requirements and author architecture artifacts.
• Oversee ISR and SIGINT tool implementations and AI/ML deployments.
• Serve as liaison with Army and IC entities and brief senior stakeholders.

Skills

JICD 4.2

CSfC

Cloud ISR

DODAF

Tech writing

Briefings

Cross-domain

Linux networking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

JD

Tools

NiFi

GATEKEEPER

IC data services

APIs

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.

• Analyze 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 Education:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Qualifications:

• 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.

• 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.

Clearance:

• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with current CI polygraph.

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

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