Protocol Analyst (2026-0183)

Acclaim Technical Services

$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years OR Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
  • High school diploma or GED with 12 years of experience, specifically for military training courses.
  • Bachelor's degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Science, or a related technical field.
  • Experience in signals analysis, waveform analysis, network troubleshooting, and network security analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Perform signals analysis related to communications signals.
  • Conduct waveform analysis and bitstream analysis.
  • Execute network troubleshooting and traffic characterization.
  • Engage in network security analysis and assessments.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance communication protocols.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Financial and retirement planning assistance.
  • Family support services including parental leave.
  • Continuing education opportunities for professional growth.
  • Generous time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
  • We are actively recruiting a Protocol Analyst with TS/SCI w/ Poly tosupport our Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD. We are looking for a Protocol Analyst to work 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 Protocol Analyst 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'sDegree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.

Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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