Mid-Level Linux Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Mid-Level Linux Systems Engineer role is an onsite, full-time position in Annapolis Junction, MD, with an annual base salary of $168,000–$198,000. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required. Nyla Technology Solutions provides AI, data science, and software engineering services to the U.S. Government. The engineer supports customer operations by maintaining multi-site Linux systems and contributing across the systems engineering lifecycle. The work helps sustain uptime and readiness while aligning infrastructure, security controls, and technical documentation with operational needs.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with customer stakeholders, program leads, and engineering teams
• maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems
• develop Bash and Python automation
• apply security compliance controls and perform configuration audits
• assist with Cisco switch configurations and containerized applications
• maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and architecture diagrams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

linux systems engineer

mid-level

annapolis junction md

nyla technology solutions

full-time

ts/sci polygraph

bash

python

linux administration

system monitoring

security compliance

containerized applications

$168k–$198k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four weeks of annual leave plus 11 holidays
• flexible leave and schedule options
• company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 10% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• $5,000 annual professional development support
• student loan repayment program.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI polygraph clearance required; salary range $168,000–$198,000 annually; Nyla FLEX offers schedule and leave options; company-paid health coverage, 10% 401(k) match, professional development funding, and student loan repayment program.

About the employer

Nyla Technology Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.