Protocol Analyst 3 with Security Clearance

The Protocol Analyst works 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. The Level 3 Protocol Analyst shall possess the following capabilities: 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. Protocol analyst that needs deep understanding of data link layer of OSI model, also with sonet and optical net. Must be able to understand network architectures. Qualifications: 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, a Physical Science, or 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 Position requires ACTIVE TS/SCI FSP Clearance.