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# Principal Protocol & Signals Analyst

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $194,000.0 - $230,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Analysis, Signals Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Layer, Modbus, Network Protocols, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Bacnet
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=19450daaa716fd38

## About the Role

PROFORMA & Signal Behavior Modeling: Analyze complex signal characteristics to deconstruct signal structures, define parameter sets, and model signal behavior across non-standard data streams and telemetry.
Protocol & Network Analysis: Perform deep-dive protocol analysis across network layers, specializing in industrial automation networks, ICS/SCADA protocols, and enterprise/OT communication paths.
RF Signal Analysis: Evaluate Radio Frequency (RF) signals, analyzing modulation schemes, transmission parameters, and physical-layer attributes to support signal collection, identification, and mapping.
ICS/SCADA Operational Support: Conduct technical signals analysis on critical infrastructure control systems, mapping operational pathways, telemetry flows, and command structures to support USCC target development.
Multi-INT Integration & Reporting: Integrate signal insights with broader intelligence disciplines, producing technical characterization profiles, signal documentation, and analytical briefings for joint cyber operational teams.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 11+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.
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Desired Skills

Demonstrated experience in one or more specialized SIGINT disciplines: COMINT, ELINT, or FISINT.
Familiarity with industrial control network protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, PROFINET).
Experience utilizing Software Defined Radios (SDR), custom protocol decoders, or advanced signal processing platforms.