CNO - Network Analyst - IP, Traffic, Wireshark 7​/26​/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD MD - RAV

CNO - Network Analyst - IP, Traffic, Wireshark

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Conducts analysis of collection and open-source data to profile target networks and their activities. Utilizes knowledge of target technologies and digital networks and the applications on them to determine the operating posture of the network. Develops techniques to gain more target information. Applies analysis techniques against metadata collected from communications systems in order to characterize networks, and accurately report vulnerabilities identified from metadata analysis.

Analysts should be technology savvy and flexible enough to rapidly shift from one data collection to another. Selects collection of data required for analysis. Basic internet research skills and an understanding of telecommunications and computer network communications fundamentals are required. Organizes resources and information in support of mission and operational requirements. Accommodates last minute requirements and has the flexibility to respond to ever-evolving quick-reaction capability requirements.

Participation in Analyst-to Analyst exchanges, seminars, conferences, or other as requested.

• Conducts advanced analysis of collection and open-source data to profile target networks.
• Apply analytic techniques to review relevant content carried in network communications.
• Develop techniques to gain target information.
• Apply analytic techniques against metadata collected from communications systems in order to characterize networks, and to accurately report vulnerabilities identified from metadata analysis.

A current Top-Secret/SCIwith polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Required skills:

• Experience with NSA data repositories XKEYSCORE, DX, etc
• Experience in operating collection front-end systems such as the AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128, etc.
• Experience in network analysis including non-IP networks, telecommunications, network management systems and network management protocols
• Basic data processing skills (scripting in PERL, PYTHON, etc. or equivalent capability)
• Experience using Wireshark and/or Renoir
• Experience in researching and using telecommunications standards (ITU-T Recommendations and IEFT RFCs)
• Strong teaming skills to work with other technical disciplines to include signals analysts, protocol analysts, hardware developers, and intelligence analysts
• Strong technical writing skills to articulate requirements to ANR developers as well as developers in other organizations including vendors
• Experience with NSA data repositories BLACKPEARL, XKEYSCORE, NKB, etc.
• Experience in operating collection front-end systems such as the AST-557, Packet Raptor, AST-128, etc.
• Able to diagnose a network protocol using the outputs of standard NSA signals and protocol analysis tools (WIRESHARK, DVT, TAROTCARD, etc.)

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $275,000.

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth
  or
  Traditional 401k
  with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses
  for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses
  for Certificates and Degrees

• Company subsidized
  Medical
  Coverage
• 100%Company Paid
  Vision
  and
  Dental
  Coverage
• 100%Company Paid
  Long Term Disability
  ,
  Short Term Disability
  , and
  Group Life Insurance
• Monthly
  Wellness Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off
  with
  Flexible…