SIGINT Network Analyst

Legato, LLC recruiters () would love to speak with you regarding the following position: SIGINT Network Analyst in Hanover, MD. Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Salary Range: $170,000-$190,000, depending on experience. What You Will Do:

The SIGINT Network Analyst will support mission-critical SIGINT operations by analyzing complex communications networks, researching network protocols, and enabling advanced collection capabilities across enterprise and mission environments. This role is responsible for identifying, characterizing, and troubleshooting IP and non-IP network communications to support intelligence collection and protocol exploitation efforts.

The SIGINT Network Analyst will analyze packet captures and communications data using protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark, Renoir, DVT, or similar applications to identify network behavior, diagnose protocol issues, and support collection requirements. They will research telecommunications standards, including IETF RFCs and ITU-T recommendations, to understand protocol implementations and develop technical solutions for complex communications challenges.

The successful candidate will utilize repositories such as XKEYSCORE, BLACKPEARL, NKB, DX, or similar data repositories to conduct technical analysis and support intelligence missions. They will operate collection front-end systems including AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128, or equivalent platforms to support data collection, troubleshoot collection issues, and optimize mission performance.

The SIGINT Network Analyst will develop basic automation scripts using Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages to process network data, automate repetitive analysis tasks, and improve analytical workflows. They will work closely with signals analysts, protocol analysts, software developers, hardware engineers, and intelligence analysts to communicate technical findings, develop collection requirements, and support mission success.

• Experience analyzing IP and non-IP network communications and telecommunications protocols.
• Experience using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark, Renoir, DVT, or equivalent protocol analysis tools.
• Experience researching and applying telecommunications standards, including IETF RFCs and ITU-T recommendations.
• Experience diagnosing network protocols using packet captures and protocol analysis tools.
• Experience working with repositories such as XKEYSCORE, BLACKPEARL, NKB, DX, or similar data repositories.
• Experience operating collection front-end systems such as AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128, or equivalent collection platforms.
• Basic scripting experience using Python, Perl, or equivalent languages for data processing and automation.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate technical findings and collection requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, software developers, signals analysts, protocol analysts, and intelligence analysts.
• At least nine (9) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree in accordance with contract requirements.

Desired (not required):

• Experience supporting SIGINT missions.
• Experience with communications protocol exploitation and network protocol analysis.
• Experience supporting collection development or collection management activities.
• Knowledge of cellular, satellite, wireless, or proprietary telecommunications protocols.
• Experience developing scripts or automation tools for packet analysis or data processing.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line analysis tools.
• Experience working within mission environments.

About Your New Company Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities. We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate’s background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.