Senior Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

The Signals Analyst  serves as a specialized technical authority, delivering dedicated signals analysis support. In this role, you will perform technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing with a primary focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network environments and operational technology (OT) protocols. By evaluating complex signal environments and identifying non-standard communication pathways, the Signals Analyst translates technical signal discoveries into actionable intelligence and operational target development in direct support of national cyber objectives.

The annual base salary range for this role is $184,000-$218,000 (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.

• Signals Evaluation Processing: Perform technical signal analysis, parameter definition, and signal processing to extract intelligence, identify traffic patterns, and map operational communication links.
  • ICS/SCADA Domain Analysis: Conduct deep-dive signals analysis on specialized data streams, telemetry, and communication protocols associated with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and physical infrastructure automation.
  • Operational Support for USCC: Collaborate directly with U.S. Cyber Command planners and mission teams to integrate signal insights into cyber operational workflows and target development pipelines.
  • Reporting Technical Intelligence: Produce comprehensive technical intelligence reports, signal characterization profiles, and analytical summaries for mission partners and joint cyber components.
  • Tool Method Optimization: Refine analytical methodologies and leverage specialized signals analysis tools to evaluate emerging, non-standard, or complex signal environments.

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.

Familiarity with specialized OT/ICS communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, PROFINET).

Experience utilizing advanced customer signals processing platforms and data analysis frameworks.

Knowledge of joint cyber operational planning, offensive/defensive cyber workflows, and threat matrix integration.

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. 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.  

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.