Senior Cyber Operations Planner

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a versatile Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to manage a hybrid Linux/Windows environment in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will automate, secure, and optimize on-prem, Proxmox, and AWS platforms, utilizing Ansible and SaltStack while integrating Centrify for identity management.

SSP compliance across systems is a key focus. The role offers a challenging, collaborative tech-forward setting with opportunities to reduce manual tasks through automation and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required.
• Hybrid Linux/Windows environment management.
• Automation to reduce repetitive tasks through scripting and tooling.
• Use of Ansible and SaltStack for orchestration and config management.
• Manage Proxmox infrastructure and CIFS storage shares.
• Cross-platform identity integration using Centrify.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure a hybrid Linux/Windows environment including on‑prem, Proxmox, and AWS.
• Automate repetitive tasks and configurations to improve operational efficiency.
• Enforce SSP compliance and support STE/STN standards across managed systems.

Skills

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

Proxmox

AWS

Ansible

SaltStack

Centrify

SSP compliance

Tools

Proxmox virtualization

Job description

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

We are seeking a versatile, ever-curious Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer (flexible across SA1 to SA3 levels) to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will manage, automate, and secure a hybrid, mixed Linux/Windows environment spanning on-premise infrastructure, Proxmox virtualization, and AWS cloud platforms. As an engineer at Nyla, you are a self-starter who thrives on keeping systems running seamlessly while eliminating repetitive tasks through automation. You will leverage modern orchestration frameworks like Ansible and SaltStack, administer Proxmox virtualized infrastructure and CIFS storage shares, and manage cross-platform identity integration using Centrify. You will also play a critical role in enforcing System Security Plan (SSP) compliance and supporting STE/STN standards across managed systems. If you enjoy solving complex systems puzzles in a collaborative, tech-forward environment, Team Nyla is looking for you.

The annual base salary range for this role is $115,000-$214,000 (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.