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# Principal Computer Network Exploitation Analyst

- **Company:** Red Alpha
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Secure Shell (SSH), Computer Networks, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Internet Control Message Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Pcap, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Protocols, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wireshark, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/eaad2516-74f2-4401-8109-d523aa435abe/principal-cne-analyst-analytic-developer-up-to-telework-tssci-with-polygraph-required

## About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Computer Network Exploitation Analyst with analytic development skills to support a highly visible cyber sensor and analytic modernization program. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and understand protocols in network traffic, as well as develop code in Python to identify and extract those protocols. The ideal candidate has a CNE/network analyst background who can also code in Python.

What you bring to the table:

 * 20+ years of relevant experience
 * A Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
 * General knowledge and understanding of techniques, tools, behaviors and strategies used in computer network exploitation including:
 + Experience with passive analysis of network traffic (i.e. pcap) using tools like Wireshark
 + Familiarly with more common network protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP, SMTP, SSH, etc.)
 + Experience with protocol and file format parsing
 + Experience writing plugins and fingerprints in Agency processing system
 + Experience developing/scripting in Python
 * An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph



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