Modernization Cyber Network Packet​/Protocol Engineer - NE

Basic Qualifications

• Current DoD Top‑Secret SCI with Polygraph
  NE2:
  High School Diploma/GED + 12 years professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline) from an accredited college or university and (8) years professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
• Master’s degree with six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, or higher) required.

E1153:
Network Engineer Sr

The Work:
We are seeking a Packet / Protocol Analyst to drive the next generation of high‑throughput, AI‑enhanced packet‑level analysis for our nation‑critical SIGINT and cyber‑defense missions.
End‑to‑end lifecycle analysis – design, develop, and maintain custom Wireshark dissectors, TShark scripts, and protocol‑specific analytic pipelines that process massive PCAP streams.
Modernization at scale – leverage containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud‑native data‑flows (Kafka, Spark), and AI/ML models to detect protocol‑level threats faster than ever.
Mission impact – safeguard critical‑infrastructure controls, energy flow, and other high‑value networks that move the nation’s digital lifelines every minute.

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2025

• 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, Power Shell 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.

• 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, Power Shell 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.

9x80 every other Friday off

TS/SCI w/Poly SP

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Annual base salary range ranges from $85,500 to $150,765 (excluding major metropolitan areas) to $98,300 to $170,315 (in major metropolitan areas), depending on work location. Salary information is a general guideline;
Lockheed Martin considers scope and responsibilities, work experience, education/training, and market factors when extending an offer.