Principal 24x7 Operations Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 206,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a proactive Systems Engineer / Operations Specialist to keep critical mission platforms and data pipelines running. You will monitor health, troubleshoot hardware and network issues, and ensure maximum uptime across cloud, containerized, and virtualized environments, in a high-visibility role requiring TS/SCI polygraph clearance. The base salary ranges from $206,000 to $244,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience with Linux-based systems and telemetry-driven recovery.
• Ability to operate in 24/7 mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system health across cloud, containerized, and virtualized environments.
• Tackle complex hardware and network troubleshooting to maximize uptime.
• Translate telemetry into rapid recovery actions and playbooks.
• Maintain and optimize data pipelines and platform reliability.

Skills

Linux CLI

System monitoring

Troubleshooting

Cloud environments

Containerization

Virtualized environments

Telemetry analysis

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

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

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Systems Engineer / Operations Specialist to keep critical mission platforms and data pipelines running seamlessly. In this high-visibility operational role, you will monitor system health, tackle complex hardware and network troubleshooting, and ensure maximum uptime and performance across cloud, containerized, and virtualized environments.

If you thrive in a 24×7 operational tempo, love diving deep into Linux command lines and data flows, and excel at translating system telemetry into quick recovery actions, Team Nyla is the place for you!

The annual base salary range for this role is $206,000-$244,000 (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.