Senior Data Analytics Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 152,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k match

Professional development stipend

Student loan repayment

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions, based in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a highly skilled data-focused engineer to own large-scale data flows using Python and Spark. You will bridge network traffic with actionable data science, interrogate vast datasets, and refine data pipelines to deliver high-value telemetry insights for mission-focused outcomes.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance or higher, with 7+ years in data science or data engineering, and a strong background in network protocol

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field plus 7+ years of professional experience in data science, network analysis, or data engineering.
• Master’s degree in a related field plus 5+ years of professional experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 11+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Own large-scale data flows using Python and Apache Spark.
• Bridge the gap between complex network traffic and data science insights.
• Interrogate massive datasets and dissect protocol behaviors to refine dataflows.
• Transform raw telemetry into high-value insights for mission-focused outcomes.

Skills

Big Data & Analytics

Python Development

Network & Protocol Analysis

Data Processing Concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science/CS

Master’s Degree in related field

High School Diploma / GED with 11+ years experience

Job description

Job Description

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

Ready to turn massive datasets into actionable intelligence? In this role, you’ll own large-scale data flows using Python and Spark while applying deep network protocol expertise. Bring your data processing skills and let’s achieve more together!

In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex network traffic and high-impact data science. You’ll leverage Python and Apache Spark to interrogate massive datasets, dissect intricate protocol behaviors, and refine large-scale dataflows. If you thrive on wrestling with big data, analyzing continuous network events, and shaping raw telemetry into high-value insights, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $152,000-$180,000 (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

• Big Data & Analytics: Demonstrated hands-on experience working comfortably with massive, large-scale datasets using Apache Spark.
• Python Development: Advanced proficiency with Python for data manipulation, statistical modeling, and pipeline development.
• Network & Protocol Analysis: Strong background in network communications, packet-level analysis, and a deep technical understanding of network protocols.
• Data Processing Concepts: Practical understanding of data architecture, batch and stream processing, and querying multi-source data environments.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, network analysis, or data engineering OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of professional experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• ETL Architecture: Hands-on experience constructing, optimizing, and maintaining complex ETL pipelines and continuous dataflow mechanisms.
• Stream & Pipeline Engineering: Familiarity with messaging platforms like Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, or distributed storage systems.
• Advanced Cyber Analytics: Practical experience creating specialized telemetry models or threat-hunting analytics from network metadata.
• Agile Software Development: Experience with version control systems (Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and collaborative software practices.

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

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.

Nyla FLEX Program

• 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.
• 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.