Nyla Technology Solutions
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Job Description Job Description Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are seeking an aggressive, hands-on Red Team / Cyber Assessment Engineer to join our technical assessment team in Annapolis Junction, MD, with periodic OCONUS travel requirements. In this role, you will execute adversarial assessments, emulate real-world threat actors, and evaluate complex network architectures to identify vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. You won't just run automated scanners-you will conduct full-scope Red Team engagements, perform deep network anomaly analysis, leverage the MITRE ATTCK framework, and author comprehensive mitigation reports to harden critical infrastructure. If you thrive on offensive cyber operations, analyzing raw telemetry for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and delivering high-impact security assessments, you'll fit right in with Team Nyla. The annual base salary range for this role is $176,000-$208,000 (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 Red Team Assessment Experience: Proven track record conducting offensive security assessments, adversarial emulations, and technical vulnerability evaluations. Assessment Mitigation Reporting: Demonstrated capability to author detailed assessment findings, technical threat reports, and actionable remediation plans. Network Threat Analysis: Strong expertise in network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, IOC identification, and multi-source telemetry evaluation. Security Frameworks: Deep working knowledge of the MITRE ATTCK framework, NIST cybersecurity controls, and ISO 27001 standards. Operational Mobility: Willingness and ability to undertake periodic OCONUS travel for on-site assessment operations. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional cybersecurity and Red Team assessment experience OR Master's Degree in a related technical field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized offensive security and threat assessment experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, network assessment, and Red Teaming in lieu of a degree. , Desired Skills Offensive Certifications: Industry certifications such as OSCP, CRTP, CRTE, CRTO, or equivalent penetration testing credentials. Penetration Testing Exploitation: Practical experience with ethical hacking, exploit development, post-exploitation techniques, and manual penetration testing. Zero Trust Concepts: Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern network infrastructure hardening. Blue/Purple Team Collaboration: Experience supporting defensive monitoring, detection engineering, or joint Purple Team exercises. Python Scripting: Basic proficiency in Python for automated parsing, custom payload delivery, or quick assessment scripting. , 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.
Job Description Job Description Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are seeking an aggressive, hands-on Red Team / Cyber Assessment Engineer to join our technical assessment team in Annapolis Junction, MD, with periodic OCONUS travel requirements. In this role, you will execute adversarial assessments, emulate real-world threat actors, and evaluate complex network architectures to identify vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. You won't just run automated scanners-you will conduct full-scope Red Team engagements, perform deep network anomaly analysis, leverage the MITRE ATTCK framework, and author comprehensive mitigation reports to harden critical infrastructure. If you thrive on offensive cyber operations, analyzing raw telemetry for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and delivering high-impact security assessments, you'll fit right in with Team Nyla. The annual base salary range for this role is $176,000-$208,000 (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 Red Team Assessment Experience: Proven track record conducting offensive security assessments, adversarial emulations, and technical vulnerability evaluations. Assessment Mitigation Reporting: Demonstrated capability to author detailed assessment findings, technical threat reports, and actionable remediation plans. Network Threat Analysis: Strong expertise in network traffic analysis, anomaly detection, IOC identification, and multi-source telemetry evaluation. Security Frameworks: Deep working knowledge of the MITRE ATTCK framework, NIST cybersecurity controls, and ISO 27001 standards. Operational Mobility: Willingness and ability to undertake periodic OCONUS travel for on-site assessment operations. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 7+ years of professional cybersecurity and Red Team assessment experience OR Master's Degree in a related technical field, PLUS 5+ years of specialized offensive security and threat assessment experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 11+ years of hands-on technical experience in cybersecurity operations, network assessment, and Red Teaming in lieu of a degree. , Desired Skills Offensive Certifications: Industry certifications such as OSCP, CRTP, CRTE, CRTO, or equivalent penetration testing credentials. Penetration Testing Exploitation: Practical experience with ethical hacking, exploit development, post-exploitation techniques, and manual penetration testing. Zero Trust Concepts: Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern network infrastructure hardening. Blue/Purple Team Collaboration: Experience supporting defensive monitoring, detection engineering, or joint Purple Team exercises. Python Scripting: Basic proficiency in Python for automated parsing, custom payload delivery, or quick assessment scripting. , 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.
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, Maryland
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to work as the Technical Lead/Principal Investigator in performing algorithm concept and development work related to advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, concept development/refinement, customer/sponsor engagement, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas, and as a result of these successes, we have a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported. Come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD! What You'll Get To Do: The AEOIR business area has a rapidly growing set of efforts related to EOIR-based concept development, algorithm development, and signal exploitation. These programs span a range of modalities, but share a common theme of developing new techniques to solve challenging problems. As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, systems engineer, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EO/IR sensors and develop cutting-edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs. You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high-fidelity, physics-based models. You will lead interactions with external customers and internal leaders, building trust through communicating the technical achievements and capabilities of the group. You will set the technical vision for the group, defining roadmaps and developing internal R&D plans to create and mature novel technologies. A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, experience leading teams to successful program execution, and strength in customer engagements. Roles and Responsibilities: Lead technical execution of R&D programs Mentor and develop junior team members Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms Build and maintain physics-based sensor models Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance Understand data quality and artifact impacts Represent system performance in functional and analytical models This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) Experience as a team lead with successful customer interactions Experience leading junior and peer team members Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or Matlab Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors Experience with Physics-based understanding of detection methods for various phenomenologies Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in STEM Experience writing technical proposals Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to work as the Technical Lead/Principal Investigator in performing algorithm concept and development work related to advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, concept development/refinement, customer/sponsor engagement, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas, and as a result of these successes, we have a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported. Come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD! What You'll Get To Do: The AEOIR business area has a rapidly growing set of efforts related to EOIR-based concept development, algorithm development, and signal exploitation. These programs span a range of modalities, but share a common theme of developing new techniques to solve challenging problems. As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, systems engineer, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EO/IR sensors and develop cutting-edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs. You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high-fidelity, physics-based models. You will lead interactions with external customers and internal leaders, building trust through communicating the technical achievements and capabilities of the group. You will set the technical vision for the group, defining roadmaps and developing internal R&D plans to create and mature novel technologies. A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, experience leading teams to successful program execution, and strength in customer engagements. Roles and Responsibilities: Lead technical execution of R&D programs Mentor and develop junior team members Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms Build and maintain physics-based sensor models Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance Understand data quality and artifact impacts Represent system performance in functional and analytical models This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree. U.S Citizenship is required. A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) Experience as a team lead with successful customer interactions Experience leading junior and peer team members Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or Matlab Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors Experience with Physics-based understanding of detection methods for various phenomenologies Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in STEM Experience writing technical proposals Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more! Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world. Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.