PIPELINE SIGDEV Analyst 1

About the role

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a SIGINT Development Analyst to join a dynamic, fast-paced 24/7 watch center supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize systems that support the collection, processing, and transmission of critical intelligence data for national-level decision making.
• Work with voice and data communications technologies, including DNR (voice/FAX), DNI, and IP-based systems, ensuring front-end collection systems remain operational and effective in a continuous operations environment.
• Support DNR/DNI collection, dataflow, and FOP configuration activities.
• Perform basic troubleshooting in 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.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SIGINT development or analytic support experience, including telecommunications, network protocols, or internet communications.
• Hands-on Linux experience, including command-line operations and basic system troubleshooting.
• Experience with front-end collection systems and DNR/DNI dataflow (including FOP configuration).
• Ability to follow structured procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate technical documentation.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant SIGINT training (e.g., Signals Collection/Processing or Signals Analysis coursework).
• Scripting experience (Bash, Shell, and/or Python) and familiarity with automation/dataflow tools (e.g., Apache NiFi).
• Exposure to SATCOM technologies and modern communications systems.
• Working knowledge of network protocols and data transport concepts.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.

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.
• Retail: 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.

Pay

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year