Protocol Analyst
Listed on 2026-10-16
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Data Analyst, Cybersecurity
Fort Meade or National Business Park area
Job Type:
Full time in-person
Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
DescriptionAnalysis and Extraction:
Analyze large datasets of hexadecimal data to identify hidden communication patterns
Extract relevant data from signals of interest using custom software tools
Develop algorithms to automatically identify signals and protocols
Tool Development and
Collaboration:
Participate in building new signal processing capabilities with subject matter experts and tool designers
Write and modify software tools for data extraction and analysis
Experience and Requirements:
Experience with PROFORMA, a signals analysis tool
Familiarity with DVT, WVT, and PKTSWING testing tools
Strong understanding of communications signals, network analysis, and security protocols
Additional Notes:
Ideal candidates have experience working directly with signals analysis, particularly communications signals
Ability to troubleshoot networks, characterize traffic, and perform security analysis is a plus
Work ExperienceNOTE:
Military Multiplier
:
Relevant military experience is credited as 1.25X years experience!
Doctoral Degree with 7 years of relevant experience
Master's Degree plus 9 years relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree with 11 years of relevant experience
Associates degree with 13 years of 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)
Specialty ExperienceNone required
Signals analysis
Waveform analysis
Network traffic characterizations
Network security analysis
EducationBachelor'sDegree in Engineering
Mathematics
Computer Science
Physical Science
Related technical field
Marquee Defense is an equal opportunity employer (EEO)
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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