Principal Systems Solutionist

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave + holidays

Nyla FLEX schedule

100% health coverage

10% 401k matching

Professional development $5,000/year

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a Systems Engineer / Project Manager to support the TKO program and data transformation initiatives. The role bridges technical execution with mission needs, eliciting requirements, structuring deliverables, and roadmapping end-to-end data flows and data model transformations.

Candidate must have TS/SCI polygraph clearance; experience with data processing, NiFi concepts, and DoD/IC domain is valued in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Software Eng with 10+ years of SE experience in similar programs
• Proven ability to elicit complex requirements and build roadmaps for data flows
• Experience using Jira/Confluence to document artifacts and manage schedules
• Experience with data processing and data flow architecture
• Knowledge of NiFi flow file attributes and routing concepts
• Background in SIGINT collection/analyses and working with military cryptologic teams

Responsibilities

• Bridge technical execution and mission needs in an Agile environment
• Elicit complex requirements and structure deliverables for end-to-end data flows
• Build roadmaps for standard data model transformations
• Serve as a relationship builder with external partners and military teams
• Ensure tactical data architecture supports analysts and operators

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Data flow analysis

Agile tooling

Data architecture

NiFi fundamentals

SIGINT experience

Requirement elicitation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

High School Diploma + 14+ years specialized technical experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

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

We are seeking a communicative, mission-driven Systems Engineer / Project Manager to join the TKO program in support of the Data Transformation Solutions (DTS) initiative. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and tactical mission needs—eliciting complex requirements, structuring deliverables, and building roadmaps for end-to-end data flows and standard data model transformations. You will serve as a key relationship builder with external partners and military cryptologic teams, ensuring tactical data architecture seamlessly supports analysts and operators in an Agile development environment.

The annual base salary range for this role is $165,000-$196,000 (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

• Stakeholder & Relationship Building: Proven ability to form strong relationships with customers and mission partners, proactively engaging external stakeholders to understand user needs and data requirements.
• Complex Data Flow Analysis: Strong critical-thinking capabilities to deconstruct complex data flow challenges, establish clear scope, and break efforts down into manageable, actionable development tasks.
• Agile Tooling & Roadmapping: Hands-on experience using Atlassian products (Jira and Confluence) to document artifacts, track deliverables, and manage implementation schedules.
• Data Processing & Architecture: Solid understanding of data processing capabilities, system-to-system connection mechanisms, and data flow architecture.
• NiFi Fundamentals: Working knowledge or basic exposure to Apache NiFi, including flow file attributes and automated data routing concepts.
• Tactical SIGINT Expertise: Background in SIGINT collection and analysis, alongside experience working with Military Cryptologic Offices, tactical collection capabilities, and related data flows.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, paired with relevant full-lifecycle software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and hands-on professional experience) PLUS 10+ years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 14+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

• Electronic Warfare & Signals: Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) operations, sensors, tactical datalinks, and command-and-control (C2) signals.
• Data Formats & Parsing: Familiarity with structured and semi-structured data formats, including CSV, JSON, PCAP, and XML.
• DoD & IC Domain Knowledge: Practical experience supporting the Intelligence Community, DoD Service Intelligence Centers (such as NASIC), and a strong understanding of DoD command structures and relationships.

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.

Taking Care of All of You

• 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.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.