Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

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.

Requirements

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Demonstrated hands-on experience administering, configuring, and monitoring enterprise Kubernetes clusters.
Proven expertise troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes ingress, networking, storage, and workload performance.
Direct experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
Experience with container technologies such as Docker or Podman.
Hands-on experience with IaC principles and automation frameworks like Ansible.
Experience utilizing system monitoring and visualization tools, specifically Prometheus and Grafana.
Proficient with the Linux CLI, standard utilities, and writing Bash or Python scripts for automation.
Proficiency using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and collaborative development.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification.
Experience with—or a willingness to learn—Python application development (e.g., 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).

Responsibilities

Oversee the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE).
Ensure platform reliability, cluster scalability, security compliance, and performance tuning to support vital mission applications within a Linux-based infrastructure providing secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters.