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Principal CNE Analyst Analytic Developer (Up to 60 telework TSSCI with Polygraph required)

Red Alpha


Job Location:

Columbia, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 190000 - 235000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

A day in the life:

We are seeking a Principal Computer Network Exploitation Analyst with analytic development skills to support a highly visible cyber sensor and analytic modernization program. The successful candidate will be able to analyze and understand protocols in network traffic as well as develop code in Python to identify and extract those protocols. The ideal candidate has a CNE/network analyst background who can also code in Python.

What you bring to the table:
  • 20 years of relevant experience
  • A Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience maybe accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • General knowledge and understanding of techniques tools behaviors and strategies used in computer network exploitation including:
    • Experience with passive analysis of network traffic (i.e. pcap) using tools like Wireshark
    • Familiarly with more common network protocols (TCP UDP ICMP HTTP SMTP SSH etc.)
    • Experience with protocol and file format parsing
    • Experience writing plugins and fingerprints in Agency processing system
    • Experience developing/scripting in Python
  • An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
The total package:
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mindwith the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers missions; allow members to share in Red Alphas success as wecontinue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselvesandtheir dependents in the form of a robust benefits package. Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary andbenefits such as health life/disability 401k paid time offprofessional development and generous bonus programs. Please visit ourbenefitstab for additional information.
Salary Range:
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
  • Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $190000 - $235000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:
  • Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
  • Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best:As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
  • Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
  • Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Every day our elite customers are pushing through the grind to defeat the enemy even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as webring digital transformation to the fight!


Required Experience:

Staff IC


About Company

At Red Alpha we're in it for the long haul! We are driven to defend our Nation and our children's future. We will never forget the events of 9/11 and we promise to invest to "Bring Digital Transformation to the Fight" Our family of engineers strive to be experts in the technologies be ... View more

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