SIGDEV Analyst 1 - (Linux, Front-End Collection Systems, DNR/DNI)

Akina, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days per year

11 Federal holidays

Health benefits for employee (100%)

401k with 10% company contribution

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a SIGDEV Analyst 1 to support a 24x7 watch center at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on Linux, front-end collection systems, and DNR/DNI data flows to enable mission-critical decisions. TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

The position offers a strong compensation package with a salary range of $110,000–$135,000 per year. The company provides extensive benefits, including PTO, holidays, and 401k matching, and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux operating system, including command-line usage.
• Experience with front-end collection systems and survey systems.
• Knowledge of DNR/DNI collection and dataflow, including FOP configuration.
• Basic technical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to follow SOPs and update documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 watch center operations.
• Maintain customer computers and networks to ensure data collection and transmission.
• Support access controls and IT hygiene for assigned customers.
• Assist in optimizing and maintaining front-end systems for timely data delivery.
• Be prepared to work mid, swing, or Panama shifts to ensure mission coverage.

Skills

Linux

Front-End Collection Systems

DNR/DNI collection

Troubleshooting

SOP adherence

Job description

SIGDEV Analyst 1 - (Linux, Front-End Collection Systems, DNR/DNI)

• Fort Meade, Maryland

SIGDEV Analyst 1 - (Linux, Front-End Collection Systems, DNR/DNI)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 07-308-SDA1
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description:

Come join a dynamic, fast-paced watch center supporting 24x7 operations. In this mission-essential help desk role, you will maintain the customer’s computers and networks, ensuring front-end systems continue to collect, process, and transmit information vital to national decision makers and keeping our troops safe. You will provide support to optimize and maintain assigned customer accesses. The technology focus will be data and voice communications, including DNR (voice/FAX), DNI, and other advanced technologies over IP. Candidates must understand the significance of their role within a 24x7 mission-essential TTO and be able to support a shift schedule such as mid shift, swing shift, or Panama shift to ensure mission coverage.

Position Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience using the Linux operating system, to include use of the command-line.
• Experience with front-end collection systems, to include survey systems.
• Knowledge of DNR/DNI collection and dataflow, including FOP configuration.
• Basic technical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to follow basic SOPs and update documentation accordingly.
• Ability and commitment to support 24x7 shift schedules (mid shift, swing shift, or Panama shift).

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting mission-essential help desk or watch center operational environments.
• Familiarity with IP network architecture and modern digital telecommunication protocols.

SDA1 Qualifications:

At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience and knowledge in SIGINT development (SIGDEV) analytic support.

Within the last five (5) years, at least three (3) of the years of experience must have been with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols, telephony switching system networks, and/or internet communications.

Salary Range: $110k-$135k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.