Senior Cyber Threat Analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; Sur place; USD 184 000 - 218 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Leave 4w

11 Holidays

Nyla FLEX

Healthcare 100% covered

401k match 10%

Professional Development $5k

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours 8

Résumé du poste

Nyla Technology Solutions, based in Maryland, seeks a Signals Analyst to deliver specialized signal analysis focusing on ICS/SCADA environments. The role requires an active TS/SCI polygraph and will support national cyber objectives through intelligence reporting and operational target development.

The role involves collaboration with US Cyber Command planners, advanced signal processing, and the use of OT protocol knowledge to map non-standard communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline plus 8+ years in data science, NLP, or software engineering, or a High School Diploma with 12+ years of specialized technical experience.

Responsabilités

• Perform technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing.
• Analyze ICS/SCADA data streams and OT protocols.
• Collaborate with US Cyber Command planners to integrate insights.
• Produce technical intelligence reports and summaries.
• Refine methodologies and leverage analysis tools.

Connaissances

Signals Evaluation & Processing

ICS/SCADA Domain Analysis

Operational Support for USCC

Reporting & Technical Intelligence

Tool & Method Optimization

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

High School Diploma + 12+ years experience

Description du poste

Job Description

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

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 $184,000-$218,000 (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.

Required Skills

• 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: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 8+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 12+ 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.

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

• 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!
• WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? 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 and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.