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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Modernization Cyber Network Intrusion Packet / Protocol Engineer - NE3

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $217K/yr

10+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking a Part Time Cyber Network Intrusion Packet / Protocol Engineer. The role involves driving high-throughput, AI-enhanced packet-level analysis for critical SIGINT and cyber-defense missions, including developing custom Wireshark dissectors and automated analysis pipelines.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Do you perform as an expert in packet analysis?

Do you know the different algorithms used in different networks and manufacturer equipment?

Custom Dissector Development – write C‑based Wireshark plugins and scripts to expose hidden protocol fields

Automated Analysis Pipelines – create Docker/Kubernetes‑orchestrated workflows that ingest PCAP streams, extract features, and feed ML classifiers

Data‑Flow Management – design high‑throughput pipelines using Apache Kafka or Spark for real‑time analytics

AI/ML Integration – apply supervised/unsupervised learning (deep packet inspection, clustering) to spot zero‑day patterns

Scripting & Automation – develop Python, Bash, PowerShell tools for rapid prototyping, CI/CD, and reporting

Safeguard the networks that move financial assets, healthcare data, 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 defense

Apply the full depth of Lockheed Martin’s resources—advanced labs, AI research, and global threat intel—to keep adversaries at bay

Qualification

WiresharkPacket AnalysisDocker/KubernetesAI/ML IntegrationApache KafkaPythonC ProgrammingBashPowerShellTCP/IPUDPTLS/SSLHTTP/2DNSSIP

Required

Current DoD Top‑Secret SCI with Polygraph

High School Diploma/GED + 16 years providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum OR

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field + 12 years experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum OR

Master's degree in a relevant discipline + 10 years professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum

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

Expert in packet analysis

Experience with different algorithms used in different networks and manufacturer equipment

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

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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.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees