Senior Data & Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave + 11 holidays

Nyla FLEX benefits program

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a Data Scientist/Computer Scientist to advance CNE capabilities by applying AI, ML, and automation to large data holdings. You’ll work with engineers and operators to uncover patterns and deliver actionable conclusions at mission speed.

The role emphasizes continuous learning, rapid impact, and engineering elegance within a collaborative team. Strong programming and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree plus professional experience as specified in the education section.
• Experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering.
• Experience with Python, R, or C++ in data analysis or ML.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI/ML and automation workflows to scale analytics for mission goals.
• Identify hidden patterns in massive data holdings and derive actionable insights.
• Design and integrate AI solutions and analytics pipelines for rapid impact.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to deliver end-to-end capabilities.

Skills

Data Science & Analytics

Domain Experience

AI & Automation

Core Programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or CS

Master's Degree in related field

High School Diploma + 11+ years exp

Job description

Job Description

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

As a Data Scientist / Computer Scientist on Team Nyla, you will bring your technical creativity and analytical curiosity to advance Computer Network Exploitation capabilities. Working alongside a team of brilliant, ever-curious engineers and operations experts, you will apply innovative techniques to uncover hidden patterns within massive, complex data holdings. By designing and integrating AI, machine learning, and automation workflows, you'll scale data analytics to generate actionable, informative conclusions at mission speed. If you are passionate about continuous learning, rapid impact, and engineering elegance, you'll fit right in.

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

• Data Science & Analytics: Demonstrated ability to apply innovative data science, statistical, and algorithmic techniques to identify hidden patterns, anomalies, and insights in large, complex data holdings.
• Domain Experience: Practical familiarity.
• AI & Automation: Proven experience designing and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), or automated analytical workflows to scale analytics and drive automated conclusions.
• Core Programming: Strong coding skills using modern data science languages (such as Python, R, or C++) for exploratory data analysis, algorithm prototyping, and tool integration.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Experience building, fine-tuning, or deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) or Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools against operational data.

Familiarity with distributed computing and big data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, PySpark).

Track record of building automated operational tools, microplugins, or analytic workflows for complex mission environments.

Active involvement in continuous learning, prototype development, or emerging tech exploration.

Outstanding communication skills with a team-first, collaborative mindset.

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.

Benefits

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.

• 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.