Job DescriptionACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIREDWe are seeking an experienced Network Systems Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will lead the hands-on configuration, sustainment, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across high-demand operational environments.
As a Network Engineer at Nyla, you won't just manage switches-you will play a critical role in maintaining network resilience and strict compliance. You will leverage deep expertise in Cisco and Arista technologies while applying specialised knowledge of Latte'Art systems to support STE/STN and Systems Security Plan (SSP) requirements. If you thrive in dynamic operational environments, enjoy solving complex connectivity challenges, and bring the flexibility to support on-call systems and travel as needed, Team Nyla is looking for you.
The annual base salary range for this role is $144,000-$171,000 (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- Network Hardware & OS: Demonstrated hands-on experience in configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco and Arista networking equipment (IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS, EOS).
- Compliance & Accreditation: Proven experience supporting STE/STN standards and SSP security compliance across enterprise network devices.
- Specialized Tooling: Applied familiarity with Latte'Art frameworks for network device provisioning, configuration management, and compliance enforcement.
- Operational Agility: Willingness and capability to travel as required and participate in an on-call rotation for mission-critical operational networks.
- Network Security: Strong understanding of network hardening, access control lists (ACLs), VLAN management, and secure management protocols.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 8+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or technical analysis OR Master's Degree in a related field, PLUS 6+ years of professional experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 10+ years of relevant hands-on technical experience in lieu of a degree.
Desired SkillsProfessional certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Arista Certified Engineering Associate/Professional (ACE).
Experience with automated configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or Terraform for network automation).
Familiarity with cross-domain network architectures and high-side operational environments.
