Mid-Level Cyber Threat Analyst

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

2d•$130,000 - $154,000

About The Position

The Signals Analyst serves as a specialized technical authority, delivering dedicated signals analysis support. The role performs technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing, with a primary focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network environments, and operational technology (OT) protocols. The analyst evaluates complex signal environments, identifies non-standard communication pathways, and translates technical signal discoveries into actionable intelligence and operational target development in support of national cyber objectives. The annual base salary range is $130,000–$154,000 USD, excluding discretionary bonus compensation and the benefits package. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and other factors. An active TS/SCI Polygraph-level security clearance is required.

Requirements

Active security clearance at the TS/SCI Polygraph level.
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, plus 3 or more years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus 7 or more years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with specialized OT/ICS communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, and PROFINET.
Experience using advanced customer signals processing platforms and data analysis frameworks.
Knowledge of joint cyber operational planning, offensive and defensive cyber workflows, and threat matrix integration.

Responsibilities

Perform technical signal analysis, parameter definition, and signal processing to extract intelligence, identify traffic patterns, and map operational communication links.
Conduct in-depth signals analysis on specialized data streams, telemetry, and communication protocols associated with ICS, SCADA networks, and physical infrastructure automation.
Collaborate with U.S. Cyber Command planners and mission teams to integrate signal insights into cyber operational workflows and target development pipelines.
Produce technical intelligence reports, signal characterization profiles, and analytical summaries for mission partners and joint cyber components.
Refine analytical methodologies and use specialized signals analysis tools to evaluate emerging, non-standard, or complex signal environments.