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Protocol Analyst - Level 2

Staffed4U
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)
Employment Type: Full-Time


An opportunity is available for a Protocol Analyst (Level 2) to support mission-critical analysis and development efforts. The selected candidate will bring expertise in protocol analysis and apply it to support initiatives such as data tagging and tool enhancement. This is a hands-on technical role that supports national-level cybersecurity and signals intelligence objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Leverage knowledge of protocol analysis to support the tagging and classification of data within new and evolving tools.

  • Perform analysis of communications signals, including waveform and bitstream analysis.

  • Contribute to efforts involving network traffic characterization, troubleshooting, and security analysis.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and mission partners.


Compensation:

  • Base Salary Range: $114,000 – $135,000 (USD)

  • Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

  • Additional performance incentives and benefits may be offered.


Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience (one of the following combinations):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related technical field plus 5 years of relevant experience

  • Associate’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience*

  • High school diploma or GED plus 9 years of relevant experience*

*Must have completed one of the following military training programs:

  • Course 451: Intermediate Signals Analysis

  • Course 452: Advanced Signals Analysis

  • Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)


Relevant Experience Includes:

  • Signals analysis, particularly of communications signals

  • Bitstream, waveform, or protocol analysis

  • Network troubleshooting and traffic characterization

  • Network security and related cybersecurity work


Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this role.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Salary : $114,000 - $135,000

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