Mid-Level Security & Systems Architect

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

We are seeking a versatile, mission-focused Network Systems Infrastructure Engineer with expertise across network security, enterprise storage, and infrastructure management. In this critical, hands-on role, you will maintain, secure, and document robust network and server environments supporting high-stakes operations. You will be responsible for configuring and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls, managing NetApp storage systems, administering SafeNet hardware security modules, and maintaining switch infrastructure across Arista and network environments. Managing tasks and incidents through Jira, you will ensure optimal performance, baseline compliance, and clear architectural visualization using Visio to keep complex systems resilient and dependable.

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.

Network Security Firewalls: Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco ASA firewalls and enforcing network security policies.

Routing Switching Infrastructure: Solid expertise in configuring and managing enterprise network switches and routers, including Arista and Cisco platforms.

Storage Administration: Experience managing and provisioning enterprise storage solutions, specifically NetApp architectures.

Hardware Security Authentication: Familiarity with SafeNet Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or encryption/key management solutions.

Infrastructure Operations Ticketing: Daily operational use of Jira for tracking technical workflows, incident management, and task prioritization.

System Documentation Topology: Proficiency using Microsoft Visio to design, update, and maintain detailed network architecture and system flow diagrams.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 8+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or technical analysis ORMaster’s Degree in a related field, PLUS 6+ years of professional experience ORHigh School Diploma / GED, PLUS 10+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Advanced Firewall Threat Management: Experience with Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and intrusion detection/prevention mechanisms.

Automation Scripting: Familiarity with Python, Bash, or Ansible to automate routine network configuration updates and monitoring tasks.

Cross-Platform Systems Exposure: Basic Linux/Windows server administration capabilities to complement core networking duties.

Nyla Technology Solutionsdelivers 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.

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Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.