SIGINT Development and Discovery Analyst (T-123)
Howard County, MD - USA
Job Summary
Legato LLCrecruiters () would love to speak with you regarding the following position: SIGINT Development and Discovery Analyst inFort Meade MD.
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range: $115000-$195000 depending on experience.
What You Will Do:
The SIGINT Development & Discovery Analyst will provide technical and analytical support for the development optimization monitoring and maintenance of complex SIGINT systems and collection capabilities. This role focuses on analyzing communications technologies evaluating system performance troubleshooting technical issues and supporting the development and improvement of analytical tools and processes.
The SIGINT Development & Discovery Analyst will work with data and voice communications technologies including DNR DNI modern digital and optical telecommunications systems telephony switching networks and advanced IP-based technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing technical data identifying communication patterns evaluating system functionality troubleshooting dataflow issues and supporting the optimization of existing collection systems and analytical capabilities.
This individual will also collaborate with technical teams analysts and stakeholders to resolve system issues support system monitoring and maintenance and improve operational processes. Depending on experience level responsibilities may include front-end collection support technical troubleshooting dataflow analysis documentation training stakeholder coordination and recommendations for system enhancements. These positions require individuals comfortable working in fast-paced technical environments including systems requiring continuous operational availability.
Our minimum requirements for these roles:
SIGINT Development Analyst Level 1
- Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
- Within the last five (5) years at least three (3) years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols telephony switching networks and/or internet communications.
- Experience analyzing technical and communications data to identify patterns and opportunities for system improvement.
- Knowledge of data and voice communications technologies including DNR DNI and advanced IP-based systems.
- Experience researching and analyzing complex telecommunications networks and communication protocols.
- Familiarity with SIGINT collection tools analytical applications and associated databases.
- Experience developing analytical techniques documenting findings and supporting technical research.
- Strong critical thinking analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to support system monitoring troubleshooting maintenance and operational restoration activities.
- Ability to work rotating eight-hour shifts in a 24/7/365 operational environment.
SIGINT Development Analyst Level 2
- Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
- Within the last seven (7) years at least five (5) years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols telephony switching networks and/or internet communications.
- Experience supporting and optimizing SIGINT collection systems and associated analytical capabilities.
- Experience working with data and voice communications technologies including DNR DNI and advanced IP-based systems.
- Demonstrated experience using the Linux operating system.
- Experience supporting front-end collection systems including survey systems DNR/DNI collection and dataflow.
- Experience troubleshooting system issues identifying dataflow discrepancies and restoring operational functionality.
- Experience supporting FORNSAT collection systems and technologies.
- Familiarity with FOP configuration and collection system maintenance.
- Ability to follow established standard operating procedures and maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Ability to work rotating eight-hour shifts including day swing and midnight shifts weekends and holidays.
Integrated Discovery Analyst Level 3
- Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in SIGINT development analytic support.
- Within the last ten (10) years at least five (5) years of experience with modern digital/optical telecommunications systems and protocols telephony switching networks and/or internet communications.
- Experience supporting SIGINT discovery activities and evaluating existing collection capabilities.
- Experience analyzing DNR DNI and advanced IP-based communications technologies.
- Experience troubleshooting collection systems network connectivity and dataflow issues.
- Experience evaluating technical capabilities system requirements and opportunities for collection improvements.
- Experience coordinating with stakeholders technical teams and collection managers.
- Experience providing technical guidance communicating system capabilities and training analysts on available tools and technologies.
- Experience reviewing collection configurations evaluating system performance and recommending technical improvements.
- Experience identifying and resolving issues involving dataflow processing and data quality.
- Strong communication analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FORNSAT collection systems and technologies.
- Experience with FOP configuration and front-end collection tools.
- Familiarity with SIGIN ELINT PROFORMA and XKS.
- Experience developing technical documentation training materials and operational procedures.
- Experience supporting SIGINT systems in a 24/7/365 operational environment. T development tools analytical applications and databases.
- Completion of the Basic Communications Signals Collection and Processing Course (450).
- Completion of the Intermediate Communications Signals Analysis Course (451).
- Experience scripting with Bash Shell and/or Python.
- Experience with Apache NiFi and dataflow management.
- Knowledge of network protocols telecommunications infrastructure and IP-based communications.
- Experience with FISINT
About Your New Company
Legato LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia near Ft. Meade MD. Our positions include Cyber Software Systems Networking Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees aggressive compensation and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience skills and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidates background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status or disability status.
Required Experience:
IC