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# Senior TCP/IP Cyber Threat Analyst [$335k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $335,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Communications Protocols, Complex Networks, Elasticsearch, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Forensics, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Snort (Software), Cyber Threat Analysis, Drilldown, Splunk
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058523/senior-tcpip-cyber-threat-analyst-335kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 15+ years
 * Total Compensation: $335k+ yearly

## Description

* Analyze network protocols and security to assess cyber criminal activities.
 * Perform network forensics, TCP/IP communication protocol analysis, and packet capture analysis using Wireshark.
 * Utilize SIEM tools including Elasticsearch and Splunk to create visualizations and dashboards.
 * Write signatures in Zeek or Snort, design network monitoring strategies, and document findings., * Provide advanced network protocol analysis and security expertise, leading deep-dive analysis of complex network traffic.
 * Deliver actionable insights to stakeholders to prevent and eradicate threats to critical systems.
 * Analyze data in various formats to extract and enrich information.
 * Create general queries, fingerprints, and identify atypical events using XKS.
 * Design and implement advanced network monitoring and detection strategies.
 * Collaborate with development teams to articulate requirements and enhancements for capabilities, tools, and strategies.
 * Document findings, create detailed reports to update tradecraft, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.


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