PIPELINE SIGDEV Analyst 2

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a SIGINT Development Analyst to support a dynamic, fast-paced 24/7 watch center delivering mission-critical operations. In this role, you will help maintain and optimize systems that enable the collection, processing, and transmission of critical intelligence data. You will work with voice and data communications technologies, including DNR (voice/FAX), DNI, and IP-based systems, ensuring front-end collection platforms remain operational in a continuous operations environment. This position requires flexibility to support shift work (day, swing, or mid), including weekends and holidays, to meet mission coverage requirements.

Requirements

• 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
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced SIGINT training or coursework (e.g., Signals Collection/Processing 450 or Signals Analysis 451)
• Scripting experience (Bash, Shell, and/or Python) and familiarity with dataflow/automation tools (e.g., Apache NiFi)
• Experience supporting complex telecommunications or IP-based collection environments
• Working knowledge of network protocols and data transport concepts

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

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed