Protocol Analyst (2026-0183)

Acclaim Technical Services•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Protocol Analyst with TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance to join their Defense and Homeland Security Division in Annapolis Junction, MD. ATS, founded in 2000, is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company known for its strong workplace culture and growth. The role involves direct work with signals analysis, focusing on communications signals (e.g., bitstream analysis, waveform analysis, protocol analysis), network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.

Requirements

TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance
Relevant experience in signals analysis, waveform analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterizations, and/or network security analysis.
Doctoral Degree with 4 years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of relevant experience OR Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
HS diploma or GED with 12 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP).
Bachelor’s Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

Work directly with signals analysis, preferably related to communications signals (e.g., bitstream analysis, waveform analysis, protocol analysis), network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.