Principal Infrastructure Architect

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 216,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a versatile Systems Engineer to lead hardware, storage, and networking within Linux cluster environments. You will collaborate with product owners, program managers, and hardware teams to deliver secure, high-performance infrastructure.

The role emphasizes automation using Ansible and SaltStack, virtualization and containerized environments, and clear technical documentation for long-term system sustainment, with a strong focus on reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Linux cluster environments.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Ansible and SaltStack automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware, storage, and networking architectures.
• Ensure security, performance, and resilience of Linux clusters.
• Create documentation for long-term system sustainment.

Skills

Ansible

SaltStack

Linux cluster

Infrastructure automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Virtualization

Containers

Networking

Job description

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

We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Systems Engineer to lead hardware capabilities and infrastructure support in alignment with the Agency’s objectives. In this role, you will work at the center of hardware, storage, and networking architectures—ensuring complex Linux cluster environments remain performant, secure, and resilient. You will collaborate closely with product owners, program managers, hardware engineers, network and storage teams, and customer stakeholders to deliver high-quality, service-focused solutions. If you excel at driving infrastructure automation with Ansible and SaltStack, managing virtualized and containerized environments, and creating clear technical documentation for long-term system sustainment, Team Nyla is the place for you!

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000-$256,000 (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.