Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

Job Description
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ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
We are seeking a seasoned, adaptable Systems Engineer Level 2 specializing in system architecture and privacy compliance to join our elite team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will take full technical ownership across the entire systems engineering lifecycle—from extracting CONOPs and building DoDAF architectures to enforcing complex Intelligence Community privacy rules. You won't just draft static requirements documents; you'll serve as the primary bridge between operational end-users, software development teams, and senior Government leadership. You will lead system integration, manage configuration boards, allocate performance budgets, and architect SOA and cloud-native solutions that align strictly with legal and technical privacy compliance standards. If you excel at transforming complex operational needs and privacy mandates into hardened, executable engineering baselines, you’ll fit right in with Team Nyla.

The annual base salary range for this role is $171,000-$202,000 (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
Full-Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Proven background authoring and reviewing System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and CONOPs.
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Practical experience designing and implementing architectures using DoDAF standards and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
IC Privacy Compliance: At least 3 years of experience in the legal or technical aspects of Intelligence Community Privacy Compliance.
NSA Systems Architecture: Minimum 2 years of direct experience working with NSA systems architectures and enterprise design patterns.
Requirements Management Configuration Control: Demonstrated ability to derive lower-level requirements, lead CCB resolutions, manage system baselines, and ensure full requirements traceability.
Information Assurance RMF Integration: Experience developing derived security requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability) and supporting Certification Accreditation (CA) / JCIDS processes.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or Engineering Management, PLUS 14+ years of professional systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 19+ years of hands-on technical systems engineering and architecture experience in lieu of a degree.
, Desired Skills
Quantitative Performance Modeling: Experience conducting quantitative analyses for non-functional system areas such as Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, and Survivability.
Timeline Analysis Data Threads: Proficiency in generating time-line analysis diagrams and end-to-end operational scenarios (threads).
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Planning: Experience reviewing and providing input to program WBS, work packages, and Integrated Master Plans (IMP).
Automated Compliance Security Control Mapping: Hands-on experience translating complex legal privacy guidelines into machine-readable automated compliance rules.
, 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.