SIGINT Development Analyst: Front-End Collection & Linux

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks a SIGINT Development Analyst to support a 24/7 watch center delivering mission-critical operations. You will maintain and optimize front-end SIGINT collection systems and participate in DNR/DNI dataflow and FOP configuration.

The role requires hands-on Linux troubleshooting, strong documentation practices, and the ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuous mission coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SIGINT development or analytic support experience with modern telecommunications, network protocols, or internet communications.
• Hands-on Linux experience, including command-line usage and system troubleshooting.
• Experience with DNR/DNI collection, dataflow processes, and front-end collection systems (including FOP configuration).
• FORNSAT experience and familiarity with SATCOM technologies, along with the ability to follow SOPs and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize front-end SIGINT collection systems.
• Support DNR/DNI collection, dataflow, and FOP configuration activities.
• Perform troubleshooting within Linux-based environments.
• Manage and maintain system access for customer platforms.
• Follow SOPs and update technical documentation as needed.
• Ensure continuous availability of systems supporting mission operations.
• Collaborate within a 24x7 watch center environment.

Skills

SIGINT development

Linux

DNR/DNI collection

FOP configuration

SATCOM

Tools

DNR/DNI systems

Apache NiFi

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners seeks a SIGINT Development Analyst to support a 24/7 watch center delivering mission-critical operations. You will maintain and optimize front-end SIGINT collection systems and participate in DNR/DNI dataflow and FOP configuration.

The role requires hands-on Linux troubleshooting, strong documentation practices, and the ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuous mission coverage.