Data Scientist Skill Level 3 - VV-1483

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

We are seeking an innovative AI/ML Malware Engineer to bridge cutting-edge artificial intelligence with front-line cyber defense. In this high-impact role, you will work directly alongside Malware Analysts to design, train, evaluate, and deploy machine learning models that automate threat detection, artifact classification, and binary triage. Leveraging modern MLOps pipelines and machine learning frameworks, you will build automated models capable of recognizing complex malware behaviors, detecting obfuscation techniques, and processing high-volume payload samples. Your work will directly empower analysts to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber adversaries by transforming raw technical indicators into actionable intelligence.

The annual base salary range for this role is $210,000-$249,000 (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

• AI/ML Model Development Deployment: Proven experience designing, training, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) into operational pipelines.

  • Malware Analysis Support Domain Familiarity: Working knowledge of malware triage principles, static/dynamic analysis outputs, binary feature extraction, and threat indicator identification.

  • Polyglot Data Science Scripting: Strong programming capabilities in Python (pandas, NumPy) and associated data science toolkits for feature engineering and dataset curation.

  • MLOps Automated Pipelines: Practical experience containerizing, integrating, and monitoring AI/ML models within automated software delivery workflows.

  • Collaborative Technical Communication: Ability to partner directly with reverse engineers, malware analysts, and software developers to translate operational requirements into predictive machine capabilities.

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 10+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR  Associate's Degree PLUS 12+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

, Desired Skills

• Deep Learning NLP for Malware: Exposure to deep learning architectures, Transformer models, or Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques applied to binary code analysis or log processing.

• Reverse Engineering Tool Integration: Familiarity with parsing outputs from binary analysis platforms like Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Cuckoo Sandbox for feature extraction.

• Big Data Cloud MLOps: Experience deploying ML inference services across cloud infrastructure (AWS SageMaker, Kubernetes) or distributed data engines (Apache Spark).

, 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. 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.