Protocol Analyst, Level 3

What you will be doing!
As a Protocol Analyst, Level 3, you will 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.

Job Description / Requirements: 

• 450 / 451/ 452 Grads
• Tools: DVT, WVT, 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.

• Associate’s Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 15 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)
• Bachelor’s Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related technical field.
• Relevant experience must be in signals analysis, including protocol analysis, and preferably related to communication signals, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.

Clearance Required:   Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.