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# mission-driven Systems Engineer / Project Manager

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Signals Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Transformation Services, JSON, Pcap, Parsing, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Processing, Semi-structured Data, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Apache Nifi
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/87d70ef3-fc45-419d-ae66-66ae7bc40bc8/principal-systems-solutionist

## About the Role

Stakeholder Relationship Building: Proven ability to form strong relationships with customers and mission partners, proactively engaging external stakeholders to understand user needs and data requirements.

Complex Data Flow Analysis: Strong critical-thinking capabilities to deconstruct complex data flow challenges, establish clear scope, and break efforts down into manageable, actionable development tasks.

Agile Tooling Roadmapping: Hands-on experience using Atlassian products (Jira and Confluence) to document artifacts, track deliverables, and manage implementation schedules.

Data Processing Architecture: Solid understanding of data processing capabilities, system-to-system connection mechanisms, and data flow architecture.

NiFi Fundamentals: Working knowledge or basic exposure to Apache NiFi, including flow file attributes and automated data routing concepts.

Tactical SIGINT Expertise: Background in SIGINT collection and analysis, alongside experience working with Military Cryptologic Offices, tactical collection capabilities, and related data flows.

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

Electronic Warfare Signals: Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) operations, sensors, tactical datalinks, and command-and-control (C2) signals.

Data Formats Parsing: Familiarity with structured and semi-structured data formats, including CSV, JSON, PCAP, and XML.

DoD IC Domain Knowledge: Practical experience supporting the Intelligence Community, DoD Service Intelligence Centers (such as NASIC), and a strong understanding of DoD command structures and relationships.

## Description

We are seeking a communicative, mission-driven Systems Engineer / Project Manager to join the TKO program in support of the Data Transformation Solutions (DTS) initiative. In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between technical execution and tactical mission needs-eliciting complex requirements, structuring deliverables, and building roadmaps for end-to-end data flows and standard data model transformations. You will serve as a key relationship builder with external partners and military cryptologic teams, ensuring tactical data architecture seamlessly supports analysts and operators in an Agile development environment.


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