Signals Protocol Analyst, Senior

Signals Protocol Analyst, Senior

The opportunity: Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Are you motivated by the head-to-head challenge of gaining access to well-protected networks? As a network exploitation professional, you know that understanding the adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures are crucial to producing the intel that enables the success of mission owners. At Booz Allen, you can apply your vulnerability analysis, network mapping, exploitation, defensive, and IT logging process experience to execute offensive cyber operations that inform our nation's most critical security missions.

On our team, you'll be trusted to probe targets using the latest network-based analysis tools. Using your innate curiosity and technical expertise, you'll use available information to select attack vectors and match attack vectors to tools, capabilities, and mission intent.

In this role, you'll uncover previously unknown and emerging adversary capabilities that impact national security by uncovering previously unknown and emerging adversary capabilities using client proprietary and open-source tools. With mentoring and opportunities to expand both your technology base and tool knowledge, you'll guide a growing team committed to developing creative solutions for our classified customers.

Safeguard the future with us and develop offensive cyber operations that are essential to providing national security for today and tomorrow.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You have:

• 8+ years of experience with hands-on signals intelligence or electronic intelligence
• 8+ years of experience recognizing and working with various networks or communications protocols
• Experience with satellite communication platforms and protocols
• Knowledge of router or switch configuration and network infrastructure
• Ability to understand, interpret, analyze, and exploit signals, emitters, or telemetry
• Ability to query, parse, or decode protocol-based traffic or data
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• HS diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience with network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis, or Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with network exploitation or signals intelligence analysis

Nice if you have:

• Experience with cyber-focused mission partners
• Experience with signal or intelligence-specific tools or databases for ELINT or telemetry
• Experience with programming or scripting for automation or forensics using languages such as Python
• Experience with penetration testing tools
• Knowledge of IT logging best practices
• Knowledge of log or data querying tools such as Splunk
• Ability to create network diagrams utilizing tools like Microsoft Visio
• Ability to document findings, generate standard and ad-hoc reports, present and brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Certified Ethical Hacker, Network+, A+, or equivalent Certification

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation: At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees.

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Work Model: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.