Protocol Analyst

Marquee Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Defense seeks a highly skilled signals analysis professional to analyze large hexadecimal data sets, extract relevant information, and develop algorithms for automatic signal and protocol identification. You will collaborate with SMEs to build new signal processing capabilities and write tools for data extraction and analysis.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with PROFORMA, DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING, plus a strong background in communications signals, network analysis, and

Qualifications

• Experience with PROFORMA, a signals analysis tool.
• Familiarity with DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING testing tools.
• Strong understanding of communications signals, network analysis, and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets of hexadecimal data to identify hidden communication patterns.
• Extract relevant data from signals of interest using custom software tools.
• Develop algorithms to automatically identify signals and protocols.
• Participate in building new signal processing capabilities with subject matter experts and tool designers.
• Write and modify software tools for data extraction and analysis.

Skills

Signals analysis

Waveform analysis

Network traffic characterization

Network security analysis

PROFORMA

DVT

WVT

PKTSWING

Tool development

Education

Engineering degree

Mathematics

Computer Science

Physical Science

Related technical field

Tools

PROFORMA

DVT

WVT

PKTSWING

Job description

Fort Meade or National Business Park area

Job Type:

Full time in-person

Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Description

Analysis and Extraction:

Analyze large datasets of hexadecimal data to identify hidden communication patterns

Extract relevant data from signals of interest using custom software tools

Develop algorithms to automatically identify signals and protocols

Tool Development and Collaboration:

Participate in building new signal processing capabilities with subject matter experts and tool designers

Write and modify software tools for data extraction and analysis

Experience and Requirements:

Experience with PROFORMA, a signals analysis tool

Familiarity with DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING testing tools

Strong understanding of communications signals, network analysis, and security protocols

Additional Notes:

Ideal candidates have experience working directly with signals analysis, particularly communications signals

Ability to troubleshoot networks, characterize traffic, and perform security analysis is a plus

Work Experience

NOTE: Military Multiplier: Relevant military experience is credited as 1.25X years experience!

Doctoral Degree with 7 years of relevant experience

Master's Degree plus 9 years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience

Associates degree with 13 years of experience

HS diploma or GED with 15 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)

Specialty Experience

None required

Signals analysis

Waveform analysis

Network traffic characterizations

Network security analysis

Education

Bachelor'sDegree in Engineering

Mathematics

Computer Science

Physical Science

Related technical field

Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.