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We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.\nAs a Protocol Analyst on our team, you will: analyze protocol data to determine traffic patterns, analyze metadata in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and categorize/document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nRequirements:\nRelevant experience must be in signals analysis, including protocol analysis, and preferably related to communication signals, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.\nActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph\nLevel 1 = 4 years’ experience, Level 2 = 7 years of experience, Level 3 = 10 Years of experience, Level 4 = 13 years of Experience (2 years off experience off for Bachelors, 4 years off for Masters, 6 years off for PhD)\nDegree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science or related field\nPreferred Military Training: (Not required to have every training and certification course):\n451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis)\n452 (Advanced Signals Analysis)\nMilitary COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)\n\nThis is an opportunity for you to bring your ideas and unique perspective to our culture, you will help us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.\nRequirements:\nBenefits:\nANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:\nFamily Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage\nPet Discount Program\nPTO (Paid Time Off)\nMaternity/ Paternity Leave\nSupplemental Military Leave Pay\n11 Paid Holidays\n401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution\nGenerous Professional Development Program\n100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability\n100% Employer paid Life Insurance\nSupplemental Whole Life Insurance\nLucrative Referral Bonus Program\nAnnual Allowance for ANS Swag\nPotential for Paid Overtime\nFlexible Work Schedules\nApplied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.\nAs a Protocol Analyst on our team, you will: analyze protocol data to determine traffic patterns, analyze metadata in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and categorize/document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nRequirements:\nRelevant experience must be in signals analysis, including protocol analysis, and preferably related to communication signals, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.\nActive TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph\nLevel 1 = 4 years’ experience, Level 2 = 7 years of experience, Level 3 = 10 Years of experience, Level 4 = 13 years of Experience (2 years off experience off for Bachelors, 4 years off for Masters, 6 years off for PhD)\nDegree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science or related field\nPreferred Military Training: (Not required to have every training and certification course):\n451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis)\n452 (Advanced Signals Analysis)\nMilitary COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)\n\nThis is an opportunity for you to bring your ideas and unique perspective to our culture, you will help us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.\nRequirements:\nBenefits:\nANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:\nFamily Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage\nPet Discount Program\nPTO (Paid Time Off)\nMaternity/ Paternity Leave\nSupplemental Military Leave Pay\n11 Paid Holidays\n401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution\nGenerous Professional Development Program\n100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability\n100% Employer paid Life Insurance\nSupplemental Whole Life Insurance\nLucrative Referral Bonus Program\nAnnual Allowance for ANS Swag\nPotential for Paid Overtime\nFlexible Work Schedules\nApplied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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