Senior Protocol Analyst (TS/SCI) - Network & Signals Expert

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 to perform advanced telecommunications and network protocol analysis in support of mission-critical operations. You will analyze network traffic, protocols, and telecommunications infrastructure to identify characteristics, behaviors, and potential areas of interest.

In this role, you will apply your knowledge of network engineering and signals analysis to complex telecommunications environments, with a strong focus on network-layer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus eight years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree plus six years of relevant experience.
• Doctoral degree plus four years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED plus twelve years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree plus ten years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform telecommunications-based network and protocol analysis.
• Analyze network traffic and characterize communications and behavior.
• Conduct protocol analysis to support signals analysis activities.
• Analyze network-layer technologies and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Apply network engineering knowledge with Cisco and Huawei technologies.
• Analyze MPLS and SDH network environments.
• Support network troubleshooting and network security analysis.
• Develop XKS fingerprints and microplugins as required.
• Analyze complex network data and document technical findings.
• Support mission activities involving CNO operations and tools.

Job description

Independent Software is seeking a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 to perform advanced telecommunications and network protocol analysis in support of mission-critical operations. You will analyze network traffic, protocols, and telecommunications infrastructure to identify characteristics, behaviors, and potential areas of interest.

In this role, you will apply your knowledge of network engineering and signals analysis to complex telecommunications environments, with a strong focus on network-layer