Mid-Level Network Solutions Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive, battle-tested Network & Infrastructure Engineer to lead the configuration, sustainment, and compliance of mission-critical communication architectures. In this operational role, you will be hands-on with enterprise-grade network hardware, driving heavy configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting across Cisco and Arista environments. Operating within high-assurance defense networks, you will leverage specialized toolsets like Latte'Art and strictly adhere to STE/STN standards and System Security Plan (SSP) compliance requirements. This critical role ensures maximum uptime for 24/7 operational systems, requiring a dedicated engineer who is ready to support on-call rotation and travel as required to keep our defense infrastructure secure and resilient.

Requirements

• ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
• Cisco & Arista Configuration Mastery: Deep hands-on experience designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Cisco and Arista enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
• Specialized Network Management Tooling: Operational familiarity with specialized network administration and configuration tools, including Latte'Art.
• STE/STN & Security Compliance: Proven experience implementing and maintaining STE/STN standards and System Security Plan (SSP) compliance requirements for network hardware.
• Infrastructure Sustainment & Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to perform hardware lifecycle maintenance, firmware upgrades, and rapid root-cause isolation on operational networks.
• Operational Readiness: Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation for critical operational systems and execute travel as needed for deployment or mission support.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Certifications: Industry-standard network or security certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Arista Certified Engineering Associate (ACE), or DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III (CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Automated Network Provisioning: Experience leveraging network automation tools and scripts (Python, Ansible) for bulk device configuration and compliance auditing.
• High-Availability Network Design: Experience with redundancy protocols, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and network virtualization techniques across secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Configuration, sustainment, and compliance of mission-critical communication architectures.
• Hands-on with enterprise-grade network hardware, driving heavy configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting across Cisco and Arista environments.
• Leveraging specialized toolsets like Latte'Art.
• Strictly adhering to STE/STN standards and System Security Plan (SSP) compliance requirements.
• Ensuring maximum uptime for 24/7 operational systems.
• Supporting on-call rotation and travel as required.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED