Protocol Analyst with Security Clearance

RealmOne; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RealmOne seeks a Protocol Analyst to work with signals analysis, including bitstream and waveform analysis, protocol analysis, and network troubleshooting. You'll analyze telecom networks, characterize traffic, and support cyber defense initiatives on a mission-critical program.

Requirements include a strong signals analysis background, familiarity with DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING, and relevant military training or degrees. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or related technical field.
• Experience in signals analysis including protocol analysis and network troubleshootings.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with signals analysis, preferably related to communications signals and protocol analysis.

Skills

Signals analysis

DVT

WVT

PKTSWING

Hexdump analysis

Telecom network analysis

Network troubleshooting

Network traffic characterization

Network security analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate's degree + 4 years relevant experience

Master's degree + 3 years relevant experience

Doctoral degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Are you VIGILANT about your career? RealmOne definitely is!

RealmOne was built on the principle that people matter first and foremost. We believe in providing a strong work/life balance by investing in our employees and encouraging professional and personal growth. We do this by offering exceptional benefits, flexible schedules, and the tools necessary to achieve success through paid training, mentoring, and the opportunity to work alongside top-notch industry professionals.

Join us on this journey as we execute this mission‑critical contract providing high‑end analytics and data science services within the REALM of cybersecurity. Your effort and expertise are crucial to the success and execution of this impactful mission. This opportunity supports a team of Data Scientists, Cryptologic Computer Scientists, Cryptanalytic Computer Scientists, Cryptologic Cyber Planners, Intrusion Analysts, Protocol Analysts, Signals Analysts and Reverse Engineers, responsible for improving, protecting, and defending our Nation's Security.

Job Description

We are looking for a Protocol Analyst to work directly with 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.

The Protocol Analyst shall possess the following capabilities: * Strong understanding of signals analysis.

• Be well‑versed in DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING.
• Ability to dig into massive sets of hexdump and pick out repeatable sets of data that could be forms of communication hiding in the signal.
• Strong understanding of telecom‑based network analysis, especially the network layer. Qualifications:
• Level 1: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A H.S. diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience will be considered for those who have completed relevant military training.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A H.S. diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience will be considered for those who have completed relevant military training.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience or H.S. Diploma or GED with 12 years of relevant experience will be considered for those who have completed relevant military training.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience or Masters' degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or Doctoral degree plus 7 years of relevant experience. Associates plus 13 years of relevant experience or H.S. diploma or GED plus 15 years of relevant experience will be considered for those who have completed relevant military training.
• All Levels: * Relevant military training includes:
• Intermediate Signal Analysis (451/461)
• Advanced Signals Analysis (452)
• Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP) * Bachelor's Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.
• Relevant experience must be in signals analysis, including protocol analysis, and also include network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis. Position requires active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph