Senior Large-Scale Data Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Annual leave: 4 weeks + 11 holidays

10% 401k matching

Professional development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a Data & Protocol Software Engineer to design and maintain large‑scale data analytics pipelines, leveraging Python, Spark, and network‑protocol expertise to empower real-time mission capabilities.

This role requires an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance and 7+ years in data science or software engineering, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. The company offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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
• Master’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and scale large‑scale data analytics pipelines.
• Develop data processing pipelines using Python and Apache Spark.
• Perform deep protocol analysis to support real‑time mission capabilities.

Skills

Large-Scale Data Analytics

Core Software & Processing

Network & Protocol Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED. As a Data & Protocol Software Engineer on Team Nyla, you will bring your technical creativity and collaborative energy to build and maintain large-scale data analytics pipelines. Working alongside a team of brilliant, ever‑curious engineers, you will solve complex data challenges—combining your deep understanding of network protocols with distributed data processing engines like Spark and Python. Whether optimizing ETL routines, streaming high‑volume dataflows, or performing deep protocol analysis, your work will directly empower real‑time mission capabilities. 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

• Large-Scale Data Analytics: Hands‑on experience building, maintaining, and scaling data processing pipelines handling large‑scale datasets.
• Core Software & Processing: Proficiency in Python and Apache Spark for data manipulation and distributed computing.
• Network & Protocol Analysis: Strong technical background in network architecture and deep protocol analysis.

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

• Practical experience with ETL pipelines, data routing architectures, and dataflow processing (e.g., Apache NiFi).
• Exposure to packet processing, low‑level inspection tools, or target analysis workflows.
• 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.

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.

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.