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:

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .