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Protocol Analyst

DigiFlight
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/8/2027

Protocol Analyst Skill Level 3- TS/SCI Fullscope Poly

Fort Meade, MD

Join an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers. Here at DigiFlight we embrace integrity, innovative solutions, put our customers first and offer a highly competitive benefits package!

Role description:

Active Top-Secret SCI with FSP Poly

Experience: A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant 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).

Education: The degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related technical field.

Relevant: Must be in 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.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Protocol Analyst proficient in RF signals analysis and understanding signal characteristics to determine signal structure, define parameters, and model signal behavior. You will need to be skilled in COMINT, ELINT, FISINT, or PROFORMA, and expertise in more than 1 is preferred.

The Level 3 Protocol Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:

Relevant experience must be in a signals analysis, waveform analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterizations, and/or network security analysis.

Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience.

Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.

HS diploma or GED with 12 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.


Preferred Skills:

Our People

DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.

Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

Our Benefits

DigiFlight’s competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition Education Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Marketing Incentive Plans


DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.

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