Senior Big Data & Network Analytics Engineer

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.

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.

, Desired Skills

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.

Pulled from the full job description

• Loan repayment program
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) 10% Match, 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., 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.

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.