Protocol Analyst

Synergy ECP; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy ECP, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services for the U.S. intelligence and defense communities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Mathematics, CS or related field) and extensive experience in signals analysis and communications, with TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance. You will analyze bitstreams, waveforms and protocols, perform network troubleshooting and security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical field with relevant experience.
• Experience in signals analysis, bitstream/waveform/protocol analysis and related network security analysis is required.
• Military training courses 451/452 or MCSAP are valued for candidates with the specified background.

Skills

Signals analysis

Bitstream analysis

Waveform analysis

Protocol analysis

Network troubleshooting

Network security analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Military training in signals analysis / COMINT / MCSAP

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our Employees, to our Customers and by Improving Performance (ECP).

It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results - showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands.

Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Synergy ECP is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

• Relevant experience must be in signals analysis, preferably related to communications signals (e.g., bitstream analysis, waveform analysis, protocol analysis), network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and 4 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant 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).
• Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or a related technical field.