Lead Solutions Architect

Nyla Technology Solutions; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX benefits program

10% 401k matching with full vesting

Professional Development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a Lead Solutions Architect to serve as the primary technical authority for mission-critical platform designs. You will author architectural docs, define Delta Lake graph schemas, and guide engineering teams to implement enterprise data observability and AgentOps layers for a DoW CDAO context.

You will embed ZTA patterns, ensure RMF alignment, and translate complex mission needs into robust cloud-native patterns, with a focus on security and scalability in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of progressive professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret clearance, SCI Eligibility.
• Hybrid work location: Arlington County, VA.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in architecting high-performance data observability and AgentOps layers.
• Translate RMF requirements into robust, cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Embed Zero Trust Architecture patterns into platform designs with row-level security and section access protocols.

Skills

GraphRAG Architecture

Delta Lake graph schemas

Enterprise AgentOps

Zero Trust Architecture

RMF compliance

Cloud-native architecture

Active Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Data Science/IT

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Job Description

• AWAITING FINAL AWARD*

At Nyla, we are proud to deliver solutions that make a real impact! We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Lead Solutions Architect to serve as a primary technical authority driving high-impact platform designs.

In this role, you will author GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, define Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and design enterprise-level agent governance models. You'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to architect high-performance data observability and AgentOps layers, translate complex mission needs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into robust patterns, and embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) directly into platform designs. You will be building "enterprise capabilities" within the Department of War's authoritative data analytics platform (War Data Platform) for the Chief Digital and AI Officer (DoW CDAO). If you thrive on technical excellence, innovation, and guiding teams toward mission success, we’d love to connect!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in architecting high-performance, consolidated data observability, cataloging, and AgentOps layers.
• Translate complex operational mission needs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into robust, cloud-native architectural patterns.
• Embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) patterns directly into platform designs, leveraging row-level security and section access protocols.

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$240,000 (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

• Architecture & Frameworks: Proven expertise in authoring GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and enterprise AgentOps frameworks.
• Security & Compliance: Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), row-level security, and section access protocols.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud-native hosting and patterns (AWS GovCloud).
• Technical Leadership: Track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams in building enterprise observability and cataloging layers
• Clearance: Active Top Secret, SCI Eligible
• Experience: 8-15+ years of progressive professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical discipline (Levels III - V).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Work Location: Arlington County, VA (Hybrid)

Desired Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to drive technical strategy and foster team collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solver committed to pushing boundaries and delivering reliable, scalable systems.
• Passion for aligning cutting-edge technology solutions with meaningful operational goals.

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

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

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.