Senior Network Analysis Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 144,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Top-of-market compensation

401k matching 10%

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers AI, data science, and software engineering services to U.S. Government clients. The Telecom & Data Link Analysis Engineer will leverage telecom-based network analysis expertise to develop fingerprints and microplugins, working with Cisco and Huawei equipment and MPLS/SDH networks in critical defense missions.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Base salary ranges from $144,000 to $171,000 USD, with discretionary bonuses and comprehensive benefits;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field plus 8+ years of related experience or HS diploma with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep expertise in data link telecom/network analysis and protocol knowledge.
• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and analyzing Cisco and Huawei networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop XKS fingerprints and custom microplugins for data link analysis.
• Analyze enterprise/carrier networks and troubleshoot routing and switching infrastructure.
• Work with MPLS and SDH networks to solve protocol analysis problems.
• Support defense and intelligence missions with telecom/network expertise.

Skills

Telecom Data Link

Network Engineering

MPLS

SDH

Fingerprint Plugins

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

High School Diploma / GED + 12+ years experience

Tools

Cisco

Huawei

Job description

Job Description

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

We are seeking an experienced Telecom & Network Analysis Engineer to join our team in supporting critical defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in telecom-based network analysis- specifically focusing on the Data Link layer to develop custom XKS fingerprints and microplugins. You’ll combine hands-on network engineering experience with enterprise routing and switching hardware (Cisco, Huawei) and legacy/transport protocols (MPLS, SDH) to solve complex protocol analysis and signals intelligence problems.

The annual base salary range for this role is $144,000-$171,000 (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

• Telecom & Data Link Analysis: Strong expertise in telecom-based network analysis with deep protocol knowledge at the Data Link layer (Layer 2).
  • Network Engineering: Hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, and analyzing enterprise/carrier network infrastructure, specifically Cisco and Huawei platforms.
  • Transport & Routing Protocols: In-depth understanding and experience with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) networks.
  • Fingerprint & Plugin Development: Proven ability to develop XKS fingerprints and custom microplugins.

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

Operations & Tools: Direct experience supporting environments and working with specialized operational toolsets.

Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, Perl, C/C++, or shell scripting for custom tool creation and data parsing.

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI): Hands-on skill using packet analyzers (e.g., Wireshark) to reverse-engineer uncommon or custom transport protocols.

Industry Certifications: Relevant network or security certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, HCIA/HCIP, Security+).

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.

• 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. Its 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 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.