Senior Protocol & Signals Analyst – TS/SCI

Independent Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid time off

Training & certifications

Job summary

Independent Software seeks a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 in Annapolis Junction, MD, to perform advanced signals and protocol analysis for mission-critical operations. You will analyze signals, model behavior, and evaluate network data to identify patterns and security implications.

Qualifications include TS SCI with polygraph and a strong background in networking, protocols, and traffic characterization. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training and career development within a

Qualifications

• Experience performing signals analysis 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 parameters.
• Model and characterize signal behavior.
• Analyze network protocols and communications data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Apply networking and protocol knowledge to signal analysis activities.
• Support network troubleshooting, traffic characterization, and security analysis.
• Document technical findings and communicate results.
• Apply technical analysis tools to support mission requirements.

Skills

Signals analysis

Protocol analysis

Networking protocols

Traffic characterization

Analytical problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Master's degree + 6 years experience

Doctoral degree + 4 years experience

Associates degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Independent Software seeks a Protocol Analyst, Level 3 in Annapolis Junction, MD, to perform advanced signals and protocol analysis for mission-critical operations. You will analyze signals, model behavior, and evaluate network data to identify patterns and security implications.

Qualifications include TS SCI with polygraph and a strong background in networking, protocols, and traffic characterization. The role offers opportunities for ongoing training and career development within a