Associate Solutions Engineer Jobs in Clinton, MD

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

We 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.

• 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.

  
  

Professional 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.

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 https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/careers/#culture">here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.