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# Data Modernization Systems Engineer Technical Project Manager

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Signals Intelligence, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Scrum Methodology, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Gitlab, Git Flow, Information Technology, Apache Nifi
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/5f8e1646-6513-4367-b9bf-e076f6335f13/principal-data-modernization-engineer

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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.


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