Seeking an Intrusion Analyst to perform deep packet inspection, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering of complex network data
The successful candidate will analyze network communications, identify protocol structures and behaviors, and support both offensive and defensive cyber mission requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct deep packet inspection and detailed network traffic analysis
Reverse engineer and deobfuscate network protocols and data
Analyze packet structures, message formats, schemas, and protocol behaviors
Develop or modify protocol-processing capabilities
Support cyber analysis involving offensive and defensive operations
Identify anomalies, vulnerabilities, and technical characteristics within network communications
Document reverse-engineering results, protocol specifications, and analytical findings
Provide technical recommendations to cyber and engineering teams
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
Strong networking and protocol-analysis experience
Demonstrated experience performing deep packet inspection
Experience reverse engineering or deobfuscating network data
Strong understanding of network protocols and communications architectures
Experience supporting cyber operations
Desired Qualifications
Experience with GENESIS/XKS
Experience with FP, MP, or schema development
Experience supporting both offensive and defensive cyber missions
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Maryland
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communications Architectureunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Full Scope Polygraphunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
National Security Agency (NSA)unmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Network Traffic Analysisunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Process Capabilityunmatched
Protocol Analysisunmatched
Reverse Engineeringunmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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