Senior Cryptologic Data Engineer

Job Description

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

Turn massive, complex datasets into actionable intelligence! In this role, you will sit at the intersection of network intelligence, big data engineering, and operational content development. You’ll leverage Python and Apache Spark to interrogate enterprise-scale datasets, dissect complex protocol behaviors, and transform raw network telemetry into high-value operational content. If you thrive on wrestling with massive data streams, understanding lower-level network communication, and tailoring dataflows for mission success, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $154,000-$182,000 (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.

• Big Data Processing:
  Demonstrated hands-on experience manipulating and analyzing large-scale datasets using Apache Spark.
• Python Development:
  Strong, production-level proficiency in Python for data manipulation, analytics generation, and automation.
• Network & Protocol Analysis:
  Deep technical understanding of network communications, packet analysis, and core internet protocols.
• Large-Scale Data Handling:
  Comfortability operating in high-volume, distributed data environments with complex schemas.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional experience in cyber operations, network analysis, or data 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.

• Customer Systems & Tooling: Direct familiarity with customer-specific dataflow architectures, processing frameworks, and domain-specific tools.
• ETL & Data Pipeline Optimization: Hands-on experience constructing, maintaining, and optimizing ETL streams and messaging systems.
• Threat & Telemetry Analytics: Experience building custom detection rules or behavioral signatures based on network traffic metadata.
• Modern Engineering Practices: Familiarity with version control tools (Git), containerized environments (Docker), and Agile workflows.

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,

• 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…