Pipeline SIGDEV Analyst

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements: DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year