Senior Systems Engineer

Job description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
 
Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our intel team.

We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to join our high-performing team supporting the development, integration, and automation of complex mission systems.

This role requires a strong foundation in systems engineering with a focus on networked infrastructure, automation, and modern software deployment practices.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud environments, scripting, system orchestration, and infrastructure automation.

You’ll collaborate with software engineers, DevOps professionals, and cybersecurity teams to design, deploy, and maintain secure and scalable systems that support critical operations.



Responsibilities:

+ Develop, automate, and maintain system configurations, workflows, and processes to ensure the availability and performance of mission-critical systems.



+ Collaborate with software engineers and DevOps teams to optimize cloud deployment, system integration, and CI/CD pipeline automation.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues related to system

+ Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline configuration management, deployment, and monitoring.



+ Monitor and troubleshoot system and network performance issues to ensure high availability and scalability.



+ Support the integration and operation of containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools.



+ Implement and enforce system and network security measures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.



+ Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, deployment processes, and network topologies.



Candidates should have the following qualifications:

+ TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph

+ 12 yrs, B.S. or 4 additional yrs in place of B.S.

+ Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) in support of infrastructure and application deployment.



+ Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Ansible).



+ Understanding of networking concepts such as routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing.



+ Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes or ECS).



+ Experience with CI/CD tools and practices to support automated build and deployment workflows.



+ Strong working knowledge of Linux and/or Windows system administration.



+ Familiarity with source control systems like Git and project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.



Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

+ Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java).



+ Familiarity with network architecture and cloud networking components (VPC, VPN, Load Balancers).



+ Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Azure certifications.



+ Experience with data engineering or managing large-scale data pipelines.



+ Experience in container security or securing Kubernetes clusters and workloads.



+ Familiarity with data storage systems (e.g., relational, NoSQL, or data lakes).



Perks and Benefits:

+ 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program

+ 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one

+ $5,000 annual training/tuition

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ 100% company-funded HSA

+ Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)

+ Dental coverage including orthodontia

+ Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded

+ Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes

+ Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

 
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation.

Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications.

Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.



Salary Range: $168,000 to $240,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area).

Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development.

Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products.

We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


 
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