Principal Data Modernization Engineer

Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED We are seeking a proactive, visionary Data Modernization Systems Engineer & Technical Project Manager to serve as the lead interface for the customer’s Chief Data Architect on the TKO program. In this high-visibility, transformative role, you will be the face of a critical initiative aimed at streamlining enterprise data processing and reshaping the customer’s entire data environment. You will bridge high-level architectural strategy with tactical engineering execution—translating vague guidance into clear courses of action, aligning stakeholders, driving agile release planning, and continuously identifying new growth opportunities. The annual base salary range for this role is $165,000-$196,000 (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. Required Skills Agile Leadership & Project Management: Proven experience in Agile/SAFe/Scrum environments, using Jira and Confluence to structure roadmaps, manage sprints, track deliverables, and run Scrum of Scrums. Requirements Translation & Execution: Exceptional capability to take ambiguous guidance from senior leadership and transform it into prioritized, actionable technical tasks and roadmaps. Data Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of enterprise data flow architecture and data movement concepts to guide large-scale software modernization. Technical & Workflow Knowledge: Experience guiding enterprise software development teams, evaluating Git workflows (commits, merges, branches), and resolving architectural impediments. Stakeholder Facilitation: Superior communication skills with a track record of building trust with senior customer leadership, leading alignment meetings, and documenting operational outcomes. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, paired with relevant full‑lifecycle software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and hands‑on professional experience) PLUS 10 + years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 14+ years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree. Desired Skills Product Ownership & SAFe: Hands‑on experience performing as a Product Owner in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) enterprise environment. Data Flow Tooling: Familiarity with Apache NiFi, data acquisition frameworks, and automated data routing. SIGINT Operations: Operational SIGINT background, particularly with data acquisition, movement, and mission partner interfaces. Development Ecosystems: Practical experience working with GitLab and unclassified development environments to accelerate prototyping. 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. 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 here. 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