ME00638-Intrusion Analyst 3

Momentum Engineering; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

group medical plan

dental coverage

vision benefits

life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to perform deep packet inspection, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering of complex network data. The role supports both offensive and defensive cyber mission requirements and requires an active TS/SCI with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities include detailed traffic analysis, protocol development, and documenting findings for engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master's degree with 6+ years, Bachelor’s with 8+ years, or Associate’s with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• Strong networking and protocol-analysis experience.
• Experience performing deep packet inspection.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and communications architectures.
• Experience supporting cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep packet inspection and detailed network traffic analysis.
• Reverse engineer and deobfuscate network protocols and data.
• Analyze packet structures, message formats, schemas, and protocol behaviors.
• Develop or modify protocol-processing capabilities.
• Support cyber analysis involving offensive and defensive operations.
• Identify anomalies, vulnerabilities, and technical characteristics within network communications.
• Document reverse-engineering results, protocol specifications, and analytical findings.
• Provide technical recommendations to cyber and engineering teams.

Skills

Networking

Protocol analysis

Deep packet inspection

Reverse engineering

Cyber operations experience

Education

Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience

Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience

Tools

GENESIS/XKS

Schema development (FP/MP)

Job description

ME00638-Intrusion Analyst 3

Momentum Engineering Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication - ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an Intrusion Analyst to perform deep packet inspection, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering of complex network data
• The successful candidate will analyze network communications, identify protocol structures and behaviors, and support both offensive and defensive cyber mission requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct deep packet inspection and detailed network traffic analysis
• Reverse engineer and deobfuscate network protocols and data
• Analyze packet structures, message formats, schemas, and protocol behaviors
• Develop or modify protocol-processing capabilities
• Support cyber analysis involving offensive and defensive operations
• Identify anomalies, vulnerabilities, and technical characteristics within network communications
• Document reverse-engineering results, protocol specifications, and analytical findings
• Provide technical recommendations to cyber and engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Strong networking and protocol-analysis experience
• Demonstrated experience performing deep packet inspection
• Strong understanding of network protocols and communications architectures
• Experience supporting cyber operations

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with GENESIS/XKS
• Experience with FP, MP, or schema development
• Experience supporting both offensive and defensive cyber missions

Benefits & Salary

• Exempt hourly position.
• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans

Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 175,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)