Protocol Analyst 3

Sentar; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

HSAs or FSAs

Voluntary Life

Critical Illness

Short/Long Disability

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Leave programs

Job summary

Sentar is seeking a Protocol Analyst 3 in Ft. Meade to perform RF signal analysis, define signal structure, and model behavior while leveraging expertise in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA. Candidates should have strong background in signals analysis and related network work.

The role requires TS/SCI with active poly, with Sentar offering an employee‑owned culture and comprehensive benefits. This position is based in Fort Meade, MD, and supports critical defense and intelligence missions.

Qualifications

• Experience in signals analysis or waveform analysis.
• Experience in network troubleshooting or traffic characterization.
• Experience in network security analysis.
• Clearance TS/SCI with active poly.

Skills

RF signals analysis

COMINT

ELINT

FISINT

PROFORMA

Education

Doctoral Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Associates degree

HS diploma or GED with military training

Bachelor's degree field (Engineering/Math/CS/Physical Science)

Job description

Sentar is proud to be an employee‑owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Protocol Analyst 3 in Ft. Meade!

Role Description:

We are looking for a Protocol Analyst proficient in RF signals analysis and understanding signal characteristics to determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior. You will need to be skilled in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, and expertise in more than 1 is preferred.

Qualifications:

Relevant experience must be in a signals analysis, waveform analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterizations, and/or network security analysis.

• Doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 12 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).
• Bachelor's?Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active poly

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty

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