Protocol & Signals Analyst III (TS/SCI)

Independent Software, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. is seeking a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 in Maryland to perform advanced signals and protocol analysis for mission-critical operations. You will examine signal characteristics, model behavior, and identify patterns within network data.

Candidates should have a strong networking foundation, experience with signaling and protocol analysis, and the ability to document findings for engineering teams. TS SCI with polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience performing signals and protocol analysis.
• Experience analyzing signal characteristics, structure, parameters, and behavior.
• Strong understanding of networking and communications protocols.
• Experience with network traffic analysis and characterization.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and identify patterns or anomalies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document and communicate technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform signals and protocol analysis on complex communications data.
• Analyze signal characteristics to determine signal structure and define signal parameters.
• Model and characterize signal behavior.
• Analyze communications and network protocols.
• Apply networking and protocol knowledge to signal analysis activities.
• Analyze network traffic and communications data to identify patterns, characteristics, and anomalies.
• Support network troubleshooting, traffic characterization, and security analysis.
• Document technical findings and communicate analytical results.
• Apply technical analysis tools and methodologies to support mission requirements.

Skills

Signals analysis

Protocol analysis

Networking protocols

Network traffic analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

COMINT

ELINT

FISINT

PROFORMA

R&D

Field analysis

Weaponeering

Space analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Job description

Independent Software, Inc. is seeking a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 in Maryland to perform advanced signals and protocol analysis for mission-critical operations. You will examine signal characteristics, model behavior, and identify patterns within network data.

Candidates should have a strong networking foundation, experience with signaling and protocol analysis, and the ability to document findings for engineering teams. TS SCI with polygraph clearance is required.