Modernization Cyber Network Packet/Protocol Analyst - NE2

Lockheed Martin Corporation • Hanover, MD

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Work: We are seeking a Packet / Protocol Analyst to join Lockheed Martin Cyber & Intelligence. Provide end‑to‑end lifecycle analysis services that advance the mission in support of Cybersecurity and SIGINT midpoint collection. Modernize and sustain packet‑level analysis capabilities by creating custom Wireshark dissectors, TShark scripts, and protocol‑specific analytic pipelines that enable large‑scale processing of target communications across multiple midpoint accesses. Propel the customer into the next phase of product‑suite modernization by leveraging containerization, cloud‑native data‑flows, and AI/ML‑enhanced anomaly detection to surface protocol‑level threats faster and at scale. For a complete list that changes weekly, use this term to search via the Lockheed Martin jobs website: #RMSRB2025 Come join a company with incredible breadth and depth in the nature of programs and technologies we support-no more "next‑assignment" anxiety. What We're Doing: Lockheed Martin Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a Packet/Protocol Analyst, you will: Safeguard the networks that move critical‑infrastructure controls, and energy flow every minute. Work side‑by‑side with world‑class cyber‑security professionals on the front lines of threat hunting, packet analysis, and proactive prevention. Draw on Lockheed Martin's labs, AI research, and global threat intel to keep adversaries at bay Cyber | Lockheed Martin Who We Are: Are you passionate about turning raw packet captures into actionable threat intelligence? Do you thrive on building custom protocol dissectors and automated analysis frameworks that evolve with the threat landscape? Join a team that is pioneering the modernization of network intrusion detection-from handcrafted Wireshark filters to AI‑driven, cloud‑scaled analytics. Our culture rewards curiosity, relentless improvement, and collaborative problem‑solving. We are looking for analysts who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Why Join Us: Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We support our employees, so they can support our mission. Plus, you may be eligible for up to a $25K sign on bonus as an external hire! We are proactively recruiting for a future need, with the expectation of a 2025 or early 2026 start date. This requisition is being used for contingent offers. #RMSC6ISR #OneLMHotJobs #RMSRB2025

Requirements

• Current DoD Top‑Secret SCI with Polygraph
• High School Diploma/GED + 12 years general systems administration experience OR
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field + 8 years professional experience in packet/protocol analysis OR
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline + 6 years professional experience in network traffic analysis
• Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, or higher) required.

Nice To Haves

• Wireshark Mastery - Expert in capture, filtering, and protocol‑specific dissectors; ability to develop custom scripts and Wireshark plug‑ins.
• Protocol Deep‑Dive - In‑depth knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, TLS/SSL, HTTP/2, DNS, SIP, and emerging protocols; ability to reverse‑engineer undocumented fields.
• Custom Dissector Development - Write C dissectors to expose hidden protocol data; integrate them into automated analysis pipelines.
• Automated Analysis Pipelines - Build containerized workflows (Docker/Kubernetes) that ingest PCAP streams, extract features, and feed ML models for threat classification.
• Data‑Flow Management - Engineer end‑to‑end data pipelines using Apache Kafka, or Spark to handle real‑time traffic analytics at high speed rates.
• AI/ML Integration - Apply supervised and unsupervised learning (e.g., deep packet inspection, clustering) to detect zero‑day patterns within protocol traffic.
• Scripting & Automation - Python, Bash, PowerShell for rapid development of analysis scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end lifecycle analysis services that advance the mission in support of Cybersecurity and SIGINT midpoint collection.
• Modernize and sustain packet‑level analysis capabilities by creating custom Wireshark dissectors, TShark scripts, and protocol‑specific analytic pipelines that enable large‑scale processing of target communications across multiple midpoint accesses.
• Propel the customer into the next phase of product‑suite modernization by leveraging containerization, cloud‑native data‑flows, and AI/ML‑enhanced anomaly detection to surface protocol‑level threats faster and at scale.
• Safeguard the networks that move critical‑infrastructure controls, and energy flow every minute.
• Work side‑by‑side with world‑class cyber‑security professionals on the front lines of threat hunting, packet analysis, and proactive prevention.
• Draw on Lockheed Martin's labs, AI research, and global threat intel to keep adversaries at bay

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees