Senior Software Integration Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 186,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nyla FLEX program

Health care

10% 401k matching

Professional development

Student loan repayment

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to manage the PaaS component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). This role focuses on reliability, security, and scalable Kubernetes clusters within a Linux-based infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have an active TS/SCI poly clearance, 8+ years of data analytics or intelligence experience (or 13+ years without a degree), and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Kubernetes administration, configuration, and monitoring
• Experience configuring Kubernetes ingress, networking, storage, and performance troubleshooting
• Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm charts
• Container technologies Docker or Podman
• IaC with Ansible
• System monitoring and visualization with Prometheus and Grafana
• Linux CLI, scripting in Bash or Python
• Git for source control and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, maintenance, and support of the PaaS component of CASA Compute Environment
• Ensure platform reliability, cluster scalability, and security compliance
• Performance tuning to support mission-critical applications
• Work within a Linux-based, Kubernetes-driven infrastructure

Skills

Kubernetes Cluster Administration

Cluster Workload Troubleshooting

Helm Packaging

Containerization

Infrastructure as Code

Observability & Monitoring

Linux & Scripting

Version Control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or related

13+ years hands-on intelligence analysis / data discovery (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

Git

Python

Job description

Job Description

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

We have an immediate need for a Software Integration Engineer to oversee the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). Operating within a robust Linux-based infrastructure, the CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters. In this key role, you will be responsible for platform reliability, cluster scalability, security compliance, and performance tuning to support vital mission applications. The annual base salary range for this role is $186,000-$220,000 (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

• Kubernetes Cluster Administration: Demonstrated hands-on experience administering, configuring, and monitoring enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
• Cluster Workload Troubleshooting: Proven expertise troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes ingress, networking, storage, and workload performance.
• Helm Packaging: Direct experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
• Containerization: Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with IaC principles and automation frameworks like Ansible.
• Observability & Monitoring: Experience utilizing system monitoring and visualization tools, specifically Prometheus and Grafana.
• Linux & Scripting: Proficient with the Linux CLI, standard utilities, and writing Bash or Python scripts for automation.
• Version Control: Proficiency using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and collaborative development.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, PLUS 8+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 13+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.

Desired Skills

Kubernetes Certification: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.

Python Development: Experience with—or a willingness to learn—Python application development (e.g., RESTful services, microservices).

Agile & DevOps Culture: Experience working in a fast-paced DevOps environment utilizing Agile principles and methodologies.

Agile Tooling: Practical experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence).

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.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

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.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.