Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Modernization Cyber Network Packet/Protocol Analyst - NE2
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $208K/yr
6+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking a Packet/Protocol Analyst to join their Cyber & Intelligence team. The role involves providing end-to-end lifecycle analysis services to support Cybersecurity and SIGINT collection, modernizing packet-level analysis capabilities, and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance threat detection.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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