Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 158,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions in the United States is seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI polygraph clearance to design, build, maintain, and secure critical network infrastructure supporting defense and intelligence missions.

You will perform hands-on installations of routers, switches, and firewalls, monitor network health, analyze traffic, and implement automated alerts to ensure robust security and reliability.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, CS, Finance/Economics, or related discipline, plus 12+ years of related experience, OR High School Diploma/GED plus 16+ years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, maintain and secure critical network infrastructure.
• Perform hands-on hardware installations (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Monitor network health, analyze traffic, and optimize visibility with automated alerts.

Skills

Network engineering

Network security

Linux familiarity

Hardware installation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

High School Diploma / GED with 16+ years experience

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

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

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, build, maintain, and secure critical network infrastructure supporting defense and intelligence customer missions. In this role, you will develop and execute scalable network solutions, perform hands-on hardware and software installations (routers, switches, firewalls), and enforce robust network security policies. Working closely with Linux systems, you will monitor network health, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize visibility through proactive metrics and automated alerting.

The annual base salary range for this role is $158,000-$187,000 (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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 12+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience ORHigh School Diploma / GED, PLUS 16+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.