ME00638-Intrusion Analyst 3

Location
Fort Meade, MD
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$130k – $175k

About this role

Job Summary

  • 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.

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Top Benefits

  • 11 Paid holidays
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • Group medical plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability plan
  • Long-term disability plan