SIGINT Systems Engineer 2 Job at Columbia Technology Partners (Annapolis Junction)

Systems Engineer - Watch Floor Operations, Rotating Shift

Seeking versatile individuals that would also be interested in discovering the a...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

185000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

LufCo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical or related discipline
5 years’ of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
Seven (7) years’ experience in engineering supporting programs or contracts of similar scope or complexity is required
Familiarity with dashboard technologies such as Splunk, Grafana
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to collaborate with others to determine root cause
Foundational understanding of system architecture and both physical and virtualized environments
Strong communication and requirements solicitation skills
TS/SCI with polygraph, U.S. citizen clearance requirement

Job Responsibility

First line of defense to support the investigation and resolution of user issues through effective use of troubleshooting resources
Liaising with other watch floor teammates to pinpoint overlap/dependencies
Collaborating with development team members to secure resolution as needed
Develop SOPs across the Org
Provides 365 days, 7 days a week watch floor operations support, broken into 2 x 12 hour shifts (Days: 0500-1700
Mids: 1700-0500) with 28 break days per quarter and 2 weeks of normal M-F business hours support

What we offer

Competitive salary
generous PTO
health/dental/vision insurance
401K matching
tuition reimbursement
Paid Time Off
401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program

Fulltime

New

Tacsigint Systems Engineer 2

The Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer Level 2 supports the triage and analysis of...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

Not provided

Columbia Technology Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Tactical SIGINT Systems Engineer, including operator and test engineering experience, supporting military tactical mobile platforms (air, land, sea) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, SIGINT, RF Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
Five (5) additional years of relevant systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Triage and analyze military user tactical SIGINT requirements, CONOPS, and data flow architectures to define and manage tactical collection system requirements
Lead industry system design, architecture development, and system integration activities while ensuring technical integrity across the system lifecycle
Guide requirements engineering and support development of systems engineering documentation, including FRDs, ICDs, specifications, and JCIDS artifacts
Review and evaluate tactical sensor technical documentation, KPPs, white papers, test plans, Factory Acceptance Tests, and Capstone Event criteria
Coordinate multinational, multi‑organizational, and multi‑office technical efforts (e.g., VTCs, PMRs, CCBs, technical reviews) to resolve capability and system issues
Develop and evaluate system concepts, architectures, and design solutions, including performance, risk, and feasibility assessments
Provide technical leadership and stakeholder communication across system testing, implementation, operational integration, installation, and sustainment
Assist the U.S. Government in leading foreign partner tactical SIGINT sensor projects across the full lifecycle, including SOW/RFP development, proposal review, BOE/ROM analysis, LOA support, and execution from kickoff through delivery

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Network Security Engineer

Provide engineering expertise to analyze complex systems, architecture, network ...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

Not provided

Synergy ECP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ten (10) years’ experience as a Network Security Engineer analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions
Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of additional Network Security engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
Must meet DoD approved 8570 Baseline Certification for IAT Level II
Possess at least 2 of the following vendor certifications: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA), Sonicwall Network Security Administrator (SNSA), Sonicwall Network Security Professional (SNSP), Symantec ProxySG 6.7 Technical Specialist or Cisco CCNA or higher

Job Responsibility

Provide engineering expertise to analyze complex systems, architecture, network design and other technical hardware issues
Procure and perform acceptance testing on equipment
Provide hardware maintenance support, both preventative and remedial
Deploy, install, and implement hardware at Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS)
Prepare specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements
Conduct site surveys
Prepare engineering plans and site Technical Design Packages
Organize and direct hardware installations
Configure (and document configuration of) computers, networking devices and various peripheral equipment
Prepare site installation and test reports

What we offer

Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive Health Benefits package
401K Retirement plan
People Partners to help navigate personal and professional worlds
Wellness related resources
Company-sponsored continuing education program
Generous Paid Time Off
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work options
Philanthropy program participation

Fulltime

Junior Target Digital Network Analyst

As a Target Defense Network Analyst (TDNA), you will work with a team to analyze...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

Not provided

ELEVI Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security)
Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree
Must have completed basic customer target development training or equivalent
Demonstrated proficiency in application customer target development and discovery techniques
Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of metadata and produce intelligence through the addition, updating, or analysis of information in appropriate mission databases
Must demonstrate strong knowledge of customer collection techniques and compliance with customer targeting policies and US Federal law
Must demonstrate strong knowledge of SIGINT production cycle and execution of its different phases
Fully cleared with FS
2 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR 4 years’ applicable experience with associate degree

Job Responsibility

Work with a team of engineers who will analyze system architectures/designs and identify mission critical vulnerabilities in network architectures
Responsible for the development of the SIGINT that will be analyzed and applied to this important DoD mission
Work with complex systems and contribute to the soundness of system and network designs
Merge skills with a team of other analysts, systems engineers, software engineers, and systems security engineers to ensure the customer’s systems are always mission ready

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Financial and counseling services
Retirement options
Health insurance programs
Work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life
Flexible time off policy

New

Systems Engineer Mid Level-Enterprise Data Enablement

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U...

Location

United States , Fort Meade

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Integrity Technology Consultants

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

TS/SCI with FS Polygraph
A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience or A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system engineering experience. or A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience. or A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university, plus eight (8) years of engineering experience.
SIGINT experience
Ability to use Microsoft Office suite
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams with staff and local SMEs that may include people with non-technical backgrounds
Ability to produce, singularly, and in small groups, engineering documents related to data – including but not limited to its structure and format
Willingness and ability to frame complex problems into a range of course of actions for the purpose of providing recommended actions to the USG

Job Responsibility

Support activities that optimize the customer’s data availability and utilization to drive mission success
Promote cross-program coordination and technical collaboration to reduce integration risk
A willingness to learn and understand how data moves within the customer organization, and how systems communicate to leverage data’s full potential
A desire to apply technical skills to shape the future of data architecture, internally and externally
An interest in focusing on enabling data interoperability across the customer organization and its partners
Possess an instinctive aptitude to leverage information and knowledge sharing networks and navigate conflict in a way that fosters constructive outcomes
Produce system engineering and technical documentation, develop schedules, and support validation and verification activities
Generate reports that summarize analysis of data representations and data to provide data-driven insights to customers

What we offer

401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)
11 Federal holidays, 21 Days PTO
Medical, Dental, & Vision with substantial company contributions
Company provided Life, LTD and STD Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending Accounts
Referral Bonuses
Performance Bonuses
Tuition Assistance for Education, Training, and Professional certifications
Career Development

Fulltime

Target Digital Network Analyst Level 2

As a Target Digital Network Analyst (TDNA), you will conduct advanced analysis a...

Location

United States , Annapolis Junction

Salary:

146300.00 - 176700.00 USD / Year

ELEVI Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer Security)
Up to 18 semester hours of military training/coursework in networking, computer science, or cyber topics is equivalent to an Associate degree
Must have completed basic customer target development training or equivalent
Demonstrated proficiency in application customer target development and discovery techniques
Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of metadata and produce intelligence through the addition, updating, or analysis of information in appropriate mission databases
Must demonstrate strong knowledge of customer collection techniques and compliance with customer targeting policies and US Federal law
Must demonstrate strong knowledge of SIGINT production cycle and execution of its different phases
Fully cleared with FS
4 years’ applicable experience with a PhD
OR 6 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree

Job Responsibility

Conduct advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to generate insights and leads
Ensure target continuity, profile targets and their activities, and develop techniques to gain additional target information
Maintain appropriate databases for targeting, tasking, and analysis
Identify intelligence gaps to tailor current collection or enable new collection to close the gaps
Employ multiple analysis disciplines such as pattern recognition against targets' communications, network usage and digital footprints
Apply your knowledge and understanding of IC needs and missions
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
Apply your innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
Distill, document, contextualize and share your findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

What we offer

competitive compensation
benefits
learning and development opportunities
healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst 2

We are looking for a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst to evaluate target opp...

Location

United States , Central Maryland

Salary:

113000.00 - 153000.00 USD / Year

RealmOne

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in computer or information systems design, development, or analysis
Background in hardware/software engineering, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, or network and systems administration
An Associate’s Degree with 7 years of experience
A Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience
A Master’s Degree with 3 years or experience
A PhD with 2 years of experience
A Degree in Computer Science or related fields (Engineering, Mathematics) may be considered relevant if programs contain a concentration of courses in the following foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture (not network architecture), programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics (for example, calculus, discrete mathematics)
Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered relevant if the programs contain the amount and type of coursework equivalent to a Computer Science (CS) major
Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph

Job Responsibility

Evaluate target opportunities through comprehensive analysis of all-source data
Map target networks
Assist in the development of detailed exploitation and operational plans
Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data across various OSI network layers
Understand IP core infrastructure, communication devices, network connectivity, and traffic patterns
Develop new techniques as technology evolves
Collaborate with government, military, and contractor personnel to align on intelligence needs and mission relevance
Use curiosity and analytical skills to form hypotheses, select analysis methods, and integrate, evaluate, and interpret data to uncover insights
Document findings and newly developed techniques
Share findings with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

What we offer

Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums
Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution
Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available
Retirement + Savings: 401K – 10% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION – 5% safe harbor – 5% annual profit share (both immediately vested!)
Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company-required training
Career Growth + Development: Access to FREE 24/7 learning via Udemy – Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance
Paid parental leave
Annual swag drops
Flexible work schedules
Generous referral bonus program

Fulltime

Digital Network Exploitation Analyst Level 2

As a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst, you will evaluate target opportunitie...

Location

United States , Fort Meade

Salary:

119200.00 - 145400.00 USD / Year

ELEVI Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science or related fields (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics) with concentration in foundational CS areas: algorithms, computer architecture, programming methodologies and languages, data structures, logic and computation, and advanced mathematics
Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) degrees may be considered if coursework equivalent to a CS major
2 years’ applicable experience with a PhD
3 years’ applicable experience with a master’s degree
5 years’ applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree
7 years’ applicable experience with an associate degree
Relevant experience in computer or information systems design/development/analysis roles
Experience may include engineering hardware and/or software, programming, computer/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, information assurance, systems engineering, and/or network and systems administration
Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC may count towards experience
Active Clearance with Poly

Job Responsibility

Evaluate target opportunities using all source data to understand and map target networks, and to assist in developing detailed exploitation and operations plans
Analyze SIGINT and cybersecurity data at multiple levels up and down the OSI network stack
Bring a solid understanding of logical/physical IP core infrastructure, communication devices and how they connect to networks, and the traffic movements in a network
Be involved in developing new tradecraft needed to perform this analysis as technologies evolve
Be part of a team, working together with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop shared understandings of intelligence needs, mission relevance, and areas of expertise
Apply innate curiosity and analytical talent to form hypotheses, critically assess and choose analysis techniques, then query, merge, enrich, evaluate, and pivot within data to attain and share insights
Distill, document, contextualize and share findings--including any new tradecraft that you develop--with teammates, stakeholders, and intelligence consumers

What we offer

Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits

SIGINT Systems Engineer 2

Columbia Technology Partners

Location:
United States , Annapolis Junction

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

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