Signal Intelligence Analyst-Senior level

iCounter

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Expertise in Linux system management and command line
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Python or BASH
  • Experience in analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Bachelor's degree in technology or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and interpret signal data to support operational requirements
  • Conduct network protocol analysis to identify signal structures
  • Utilize Linux systems for data processing, analysis, and automation
  • Develop and maintain scripts for workflow automation
  • Support testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of applications
  • Perform protocol and metadata analysis across communication layers
  • Create technical documentation and operational summaries

Benefits

  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to support national security missions
  • Engage in continuous professional development opportunities
Full Job Description

Position Summary

Nightwing isseekinga highly motivated and technically skilled Signal Intelligence Analyst to support advanced mission operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate willa0possessa0strong Linux systema0expertise, network protocol analysis experience, and an understanding of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) operations and reporting. This role requires analytical problem-solving, scripting capability, and the ability to work with large datasets and complex networked systems.

CLEARANCE LEVEL-Top Secret/SCI with Polygrapha0

Key Responsibilitiesa0

  • Analyze and interpret signal data to support mission and operational requirementsa0

  • Conduct network protocol analysis anda0identifya0signal structures and payload characteristicsa0

  • Utilize Linux-based systems for data processing, analysis, troubleshooting, and automationa0

  • Develop anda0maintaina0scripts to automate workflows, parsing, and system tasksa0

  • Support testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of client/server and web-based applicationsa0

  • Perform protocol and metadata analysis across multiple communication layersa0

  • Assista0with system monitoring, performance tuning, and operational support activitiesa0

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operational teams to resolve technical issuesa0

  • Create technical documentation, reporting products, and operational summariesa0

Required Experiencea0

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experiencea0

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or BASHa0

  • Extensive knowledge and experience using the Linux command line, witha0expertisea0in the following:a0

  • Advanced file operationsa0

  • Managing system servicesa0

  • Remote navigation and file operationa0

  • Writing and debugging shell scripts (using BASH)a0

  • Basic system monitoring and performance tuninga0

  • Large dataset manipulationa0

  • Experience analyzing networking protocols using Wiresharka0

Desired Skills and Experiencea0

  • Understanding of basic Signals Intelligence operations and reportinga0

  • Experience testing and debugging issues with Client/Server Web-based applicationsa0

  • Familiar with common configuration file formats: XML, JSON, YAML, etc.a0

  • Experience creating and maintaining Grafana dashboardsa0

  • Advanced knowledge of OSI model, analyzing networking protocols using Wireshark, TRAILMAPPERa0

  • Identifya0and describe the signal structure such as SDH, OTN, Etherneta0

  • Identifya0and describe the protocols in a signal such as: Ethernet IP/UDP/TCP, VLAN, MPLS,a0Pseudeowirea0

  • Understand the difference between content and metadataa0

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skillsa0

  • Ability to work independently and within collaborative mission-focused teamsa0

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skillsa0

  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in operational environmentsa0

  • Experience supporting national security or intelligence community missions preferreda0

Educationa0

  • Bachelor27s Degree from an accredited college or university in:a0

  • Computer Sciencea0

  • Computer Engineeringa0

  • Information Technologya0

  • Related engineering, technical, or scientific disciplinea0

  • Four (4) years of relevant military and/or professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degreea0

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