Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level is required.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and monitor enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kubernetes ingress, networking, storage, and workload performance.
- Write, deploy, and maintain Helm Charts.
- Work with container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation frameworks like Ansible.
- Utilize system monitoring and visualization tools, specifically Prometheus and Grafana.
- Use Linux CLI, standard utilities, and write Bash or Python scripts for automation.
- Manage source code using Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Analytics, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Finance/Economics, or a related discipline, plus 6+ years of specialized data analytics or financial intelligence experience, OR
- High School Diploma / GED, plus 11+ years of hands-on intelligence analysis, financial tracking, and data discovery experience in lieu of a degree.
Skills
Required
- Kubernetes Cluster Administration
- Cluster Workload Troubleshooting
- Helm Packaging
- Containerization (Docker, Podman)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks (Ansible)
- Observability & Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana)
- Linux & Scripting (Bash, Python)
- Version Control (Git)
Desired
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification
- Python Development (RESTful services, microservices)
- Experience working in a fast-paced DevOps environment utilizing Agile principles and methodologies
- 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.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this role is $162,000-$192,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or benefits. Actual compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Benefits
- Nyla FLEX Program: Custom-tailored benefits to fit your lifestyle, including flexibility in pay, leave, and schedule.
- Pay: 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays, with an additional day of Annual Leave for each year of service. 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.
- Healthcare: 100% company-covered medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement: 10% 401k matching with full vesting from day one.
- Professional Development: $5,000 per year for fees, tuition, or time off for continued growth.
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Volunteering: 8 hours of paid volunteering annually to support your community.