Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

As a Protocol Analyst on our team, you will: analyze protocol data to determine traffic patterns, analyze metadata in order to identify, locate, and track targets, and categorize/document malicious tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Requirements:

• 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.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Level 1 = 4 years’ experience, Level 2 = 7 years of experience, Level 3 = 10 Years of experience, Level 4 = 13 years of Experience (2 years off experience off for Bachelors, 4 years off for Masters, 6 years off for PhD)
• 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)
  

This is an opportunity for you to bring your ideas and unique perspective to our culture, you will help us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Benefits:

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.