Senior Network Analyst with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k)

HSA/FSA options

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense seeks a Senior Network Analyst in Hanover, MD to perform advanced network analysis across non-IP networks and telecommunications systems.

You will leverage Perl/Python scripting, Wireshark, and NSA analysis tools to support data collection and standards research, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. A TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network analysis experience (including non-IP networks).
• 10+ years in telecommunications, network management systems & protocols.
• Experience with NSA data repositories and front-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform network analysis across non-IP networks and telecommunications systems.
• Use scripting languages (Perl, Python) for data processing.
• Analyze protocols with Wireshark and related tools.
• Research ITU-T and IETF standards to inform practices.
• Collaborate across signals, protocol, hardware, and intelligence teams.
• Produce technical requirements for developers and external teams.
• Work with NSA data repositories (e.g., BLACKPEARL, XKEYSCORE).
• Operate front-end systems such as AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128.
• Diagnose network protocols using NSA-provided analysis tools.

Skills

NSA data repositories

Front-end collection systems

Job description

Title: Senior Network Analyst Location: Hanover, MD Compensation Range: $190 - 210K Clearance: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview: Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount ProgramReferral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• CollegeAmerica 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

Key Skills

• Experience with NSA data repositories such as XKEYSCORE, DX, and related systems
• Experience operating collection front-end systems, including AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128, and similar platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of network analysis experience, including non-IP networks
• 10+ years of experience with telecommunications, network management systems, and network management protocols

Responsibilities

• Perform network analysis across non-IP networks, telecommunications systems, and network management protocols
• Utilize basic data processing and scripting skills (Perl, Python, or equivalent tools)
• Use Wireshark, Renoir, and other protocol/packet analysis tools
• Research and apply telecommunications standards, including ITU-T Recommendations and IETF RFCs
• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines (signals analysts, protocol analysts, hardware developers, intelligence analysts)
• Produce technical writing and requirements documentation for ANR developers and external development teams/vendors
• Work with NSA data repositories (BLACKPEARL, XKEYSCORE, NKB, etc.)
• Operate collection front-end systems such as AST-557, Packet Raptor, and AST-128
• Diagnose network protocols using outputs from NSA signals/protocol analysis tools (Wireshark, DVT, TAROTCARD, etc.)