Systems Optimization Specialist

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

Job summary

Nyla Technology Solutions seeks a versatile Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer to manage a hybrid Linux/Windows environment in Annapolis Junction, MD. You’ll automate operations using Ansible/SaltStack, oversee Proxmox virtualization, and handle CIFS storage shares, with Centrify for cross-platform identity integration.

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. The role emphasizes SSP compliance and STE/STN standards in a collaborative, tech-forward team.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience securing, automating, and operating mixed Linux/Windows environments.
• Proxmox virtualization management and cloud integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage hybrid Linux/Windows environment (on-prem, Proxmox, AWS).
• Automate repetitive tasks with Ansible/SaltStack.
• Administer Proxmox infrastructure and CIFS storage shares.
• Manage cross-platform identity using Centrify and SSP compliance.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Automation

Proxmox

AWS

Ansible

SaltStack

CIFS storage

Centrify

SSP compliance

STE/STN standards

Tools

Proxmox

Ansible

SaltStack

CIFS

Centrify

AWS

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.