Protocol Analyst Skill Level 3 - VV-1324

Nyla Technology Solutions

$144K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalently 12+ years of technical experience.
  • 8+ years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering preferred.
  • Strong understanding of telecom network analysis and experience with routing/switching technologies (Cisco, Huawei).
  • Proficient in developing XKS fingerprints and custom microplugins.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and enhance telecommunications and network-layer capabilities.
  • Develop XKS fingerprints and microplugins for enhanced target processing.
  • Collaborate with engineers to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Utilize tools and frameworks to support mission-focused operational needs.
  • Contribute to continuous learning and prototype development within the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with innovative peers.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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

As a Network & Software Engineer on Team Nyla, you will bring your technical creativity and collaborative energy to analyze, develop, and enhance complex telecommunications and network-layer capabilities. Working alongside a team of brilliant, ever-curious engineers, you will leverage deep network engineering principles to develop XKS fingerprints, build microplugins, and solve hard challenges. If you are passionate about continuous learning, rapid impact, and engineering elegance, you'll fit right in.

The annual base salary range for this role is $144,000-$171,000 (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

  • Network Engineering & Protocols: Strong, practical understanding of telecom-based network analysis at the network layer, including hands-on experience with routing/switching (Cisco, Huawei) and core transport technologies such as MPLS and SDH.
  • Specialized Capability Development: Demonstrated ability to develop XKS fingerprints and custom microplugins for target processing and network analytics.
  • Operations & Tooling: Practical experience using tools, frameworks, and operational tradecraft to support complex mission 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.

Desired Skills

Experience developing, testing, or integrating software components in Linux/Unix operating environments.

Familiarity with low-level protocol analysis, packet inspection, and network traffic parsing tools.

Active involvement in continuous learning, prototype development, or emerging tech exploration.

Outstanding communication skills with a team-first, collaborative mindset.

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