Principal Malware Modernization Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Do you like to tackle complex software challenges?

Take the lead on a high-visibility, mission-critical malware analysis program. We are looking for a Principal Malware Modernization Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries, guide technical direction, and safeguard high-impact systems.

In this role, you will work with a team of dynamic, innovative engineers to develop new capabilities supporting a virtual malware containment enclave and lead the modernization of malware enrichment services. You will architect large-scale, high-performance containerized applications and utilize Java, Kubernetes, and high-throughput message brokers like RabbitMQ to debug complex, system-wide issues. In addition to being challenged with writing impactful, efficient code, you will guide the project's technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and champion rigorous code reviews in an environment leveraging Kotlin, Spring Boot, and NiFi.

Location Work Environment

• Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Style: On-site

Compensation Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role is $216,000 - $256,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

, Required Skills

• Clearance: Active Fully-Cleared with Poly

• System Design Architecture: Proven experience architecting large-scale, high-performance applications from design through deployment.

• Core Java Development: Strong foundation in backend Java application engineering and RESTful API architecture (no frontend required).

• Containerization Orchestration: Deep, hands-on mastery of Kubernetes.

• Messaging Systems: Direct experience with enterprise message broker software (e.g., RabbitMQ).

• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers, drive technical strategy, and conduct thorough code reviews.

• Complex Troubleshooting: Elite ability to trace and debug complex, system-wide software issues.

• Workflow Tools: Exceptional capability to multitask and pivot quickly within an Agile environment using Git, IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE, and Atlassian tools.

Education Experience

• Experience: Minimum of twenty (20) years of experience as a Software Engineer (SWE) on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

• Substitution: Four (4) years of additional software engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree (totaling 24 years of experience).

, Desired Skills

• Active development experience with Kotlin and Python.

• Advanced framework proficiency using Spring or Spring Boot.

• Familiarity with NoSQL database management, specifically MongoDB.

• Practical knowledge of enterprise data routing and streaming tools like Apache NiFi.

, 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.

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Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.