Senior SIGINT Network Engineer

Job ID 2617138

Location Fort Meade, MD, US

Date Posted 2026-09-22

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Network Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

**Description** SAIC is seeking a Senior SIGINT Network Engineer in Ft. Meade, MD .

Candidates must have the ability to work fully onsite at Fort Meade, MD.

**Job Description**

• Analyze and design ISR data flows, addressing latency, throughput, and synchronization issues; create technical documentation and resolve data workflow bottlenecks.
• Analyze network protocols and configurations (e.g., OSPF, BGP, VLANs, QoS).
• Configure network hardware and tools, including routers, switches, firewalls, and monitoring systems.
• Develop integration strategies for ISR platforms, ensuring compliance with standards; implement scalable ISR pipelines using edge computing and AI/ML models.
• Translate operational concepts into technical requirements; author and review architecture views, ICDs, SEPs, and TEMPs; conduct trade studies and present findings.
• Oversee ISR and SIGINT tools implementation, advise on AI/ML deployments, ensure CSfC compliance, and manage cross-domain information sharing.
• Serve as a technical liaison with Army and IC entities, represent the government in relevant groups and boards, align Army intelligence requirements with emerging capabilities, and brief senior stakeholders on key deliverables.

**Qualifications** Required Education

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

**Qualifications**

• Deep familiarity with JICD 4.2 implementation, JEL, TIDE, CSfC, cloud ISR orchestration, and metadata tagging.
• Working knowledge of virtualized and/or hybrid networking environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Army ISR platforms, data standards, and DODAF framework.
• Working knowledge of networking configuration with Linux based systems.
• Direct support to programs within Army INSCOM, PEO IEW&S, and C5ISR Center.
• Exceptional technical writing, documentation, and briefing skills.
• DoDI 8570 certification, IAT II or higher.
• Required CONUS and OCONUS travel (up to 25%) for demonstrations, testing, and mission support.
• Demonstrated success integrating Army ISR platforms with NSA, DIA, or joint IC data services.
• Working knowledge of IC-ITE, IC PEDS, API-driven ISR federation, and data compliance under ICD 503.
• Knowledge of installation, configuration, and monitoring of Niagara Files (NiFi).
• Experience with GATEKEEPER. Understanding of Authorities/Compliance Requirements.

Clearance

• Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI with current CI polygraph.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.