Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

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

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, build, maintain, and secure critical network infrastructure supporting defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will develop and execute scalable network solutions, perform hands-on hardware and software installations (routers, switches, firewalls), and enforce robust network security policies. Working closely with Linux systems, you will monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize visibility through proactive metrics and automated alerting.

The annual base salary range for this role is $158,000-$187,000 (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.

Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 12+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience ORHigh School Diploma / GED, PLUS 16+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Network Hardware Security: Proven ability to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as enforce firewall rules, access controls, and network security protocols.

• Linux Proficiency: Strong working proficiency with Linux operating systems.

• Required Certifications: Active CCNA or CCNP certification, along with an active CompTIA Security+ certification.

• Monitoring Visibility: Experience monitoring network health, analyzing traffic patterns, and managing network documentation, policies, and procedures.

Enterprise Network Firewall Hardware: Hands-on experience configuring and supporting Juniper and Cisco routers/switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and Dell/HPE Linux servers.

Linux Systems Administration: Hands-on Linux sysadmin experience, including server patching, kernel upgrades, and network resource management.

Automation Orchestration: Exposure to infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, SALT scripts, and Nomad containers.

Infrastructure Management Storage: Familiarity with Nutanix VM management, Rubrik data storage, LibreNMS network monitoring, and NetBox IPAM/DCIM.

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.