Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; Sur place; USD 175 000 - 207 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Top-of-market compensation

Nyla FLEX program

4 weeks annual leave

11 holidays and additional annualized"

Possibility to cash out annual leave

100% company-covered health benefits

10% 401k matching

$5,000 professional development yearly

Student loan repayment program

Volunteer hours e.g., 8 hours annually

Résumé du poste

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers AI, data science, and software engineering services to the U.S. Government, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

The Signals Analyst will serve as a technical authority for signals analysis within ICS/SCADA environments, translating discoveries into intelligence and target development for cyber operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with mission teams, reporting on technical intelligence, and optimizing signal analysis tools to tackle non-standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field plus 11+ years in data science, NLP, or software engineering.
• Or High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsabilités

• Perform technical signal collection, evaluation and processing for ICS/SCADA and OT protocols.
• Collaborate with US Cyber Command planners to integrate signal insights into operations.
• Produce technical intelligence reports and signal profiles for mission partners.
• Refine methodologies and use specialized signals analysis tools for complex environments.
• Identify non-standard communication pathways and translate findings into actionable targets.

Connaissances

OT/ICS protocols

Signal processing platforms

Cyber operational planning

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in data science or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years experience

Description du poste

Job Description

The Signals Analyst serves as a specialized technical authority, delivering dedicated signals analysis support. In this role, you will perform technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing with a primary focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network environments and operational technology (OT) protocols. By evaluating complex signal environments and identifying non-standard communication pathways, the Signals Analyst translates technical signal discoveries into actionable intelligence and operational target development in direct support of national cyber objectives.

The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000-$207,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

• Signals Evaluation & Processing: Perform technical signal analysis, parameter definition, and signal processing to extract intelligence, identify traffic patterns, and map operational communication links.
• ICS/SCADA Domain Analysis: Conduct deep-dive signals analysis on specialized data streams, telemetry, and communication protocols associated with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and physical infrastructure automation.
• Operational Support for USCC: Collaborate directly with U.S. Cyber Command planners and mission teams to integrate signal insights into cyber operational workflows and target development pipelines.
• Reporting & Technical Intelligence: Produce comprehensive technical intelligence reports, signal characterization profiles, and analytical summaries for mission partners and joint cyber components.
• Tool & Method Optimization: Refine analytical methodologies and leverage specialized signals analysis tools to evaluate emerging, non-standard, or complex signal environments.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 11+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with specialized OT/ICS communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, PROFINET).
• Experience utilizing advanced customer signals processing platforms and data analysis frameworks.
• Knowledge of joint cyber operational planning, offensive/defensive cyber workflows, and threat matrix integration.

About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done. If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, Taking Care of All of You

Benefits & Compensation

• Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package.
• And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
• The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
• PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company.
• You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week).
• There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!
• LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!
• SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It’s flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!
• Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company.
• We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1!
• Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth.
• We even have a student loan repayment program.
• We provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla’s culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.