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# Protocol Analyst (Cyber Analyst

- **Company:** Applied Network Solutions Inc
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Computer Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/466072e1-5e61-4310-ad08-b283f4d95743

## About the Role

* TS/SCI with Polygraph is Required
 * Relevant 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.
 * A bachelor's degree plus 8 years, Maters Degree plus 6y years, or a Doctoral degree plus 4 years. A high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree plus 10 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 4521 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis), or who have participated in or graduated from the Miliary COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)
 * Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science or related field
 * Preferred Military Training: (Not required to have every training and certification course): 451/461 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) (452 (Advanced Signals Analysis)
 * Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)



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