Lead Solutions Architect

Nyla Technology Solutions · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago

Hybrid$180k–$240k/yrFull-time

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Lead Solutions Architect to serve as a primary technical authority driving high-impact platform designs for the Department of War's authoritative data analytics platform (War Data Platform) for the Chief Digital and AI Officer (DoW CDAO). In this role, you will author GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, define Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and design enterprise-level agent governance models.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in architecting high-performance, consolidated data observability, cataloging, and AgentOps layers.
Translate complex operational mission needs and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements into robust, cloud-native architectural patterns.
Embed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) patterns directly into platform designs, leveraging row-level security and section access protocols.

Requirements

Active Top Secret, SCI Eligible clearance.
8-15+ years of progressive professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical discipline (Levels III - V).
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven expertise in authoring GraphRAG Architectural Design Docs, Delta Lake graph schema specifications, and enterprise AgentOps frameworks.
Deep understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), row-level security, and section access protocols.
Hands-on experience with cloud-native hosting and patterns (AWS GovCloud).
Track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams in building enterprise observability and cataloging layers.

Desired Skills

Exceptional leadership and communication skills to drive technical strategy and foster team collaboration.
Proactive problem-solver committed to pushing boundaries and delivering reliable, scalable systems.
Passion for aligning cutting-edge technology solutions with meaningful operational goals.

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.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $180,000-$240,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation.

Benefits

Top-of-market compensation and benefits package.
Nyla FLEX program offering customizable benefits in pay, leave, and schedule:
- Pay: 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays, with an additional day of Annual Leave for each year at the company. Flexibility to cash out annual leave, opt out of other benefits, or arrange for additional contract hours (over 40 hrs/week). Option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate after working over 1,880 hours on contract.
- Leave: Option to buy additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks (240 hours) plus 11 holidays, including paid anniversary leave.
- Schedule: Freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours per week while retaining full benefits.
100% company-covered health care (medical, dental, and vision).
10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one.
$5,000 per year for professional development (fees, tuition, or time off).
Student loan repayment program.
8 hours of paid volunteering annually.

Schedule

Hybrid work location in Arlington County, VA.