- Salary
- $105k – $200k
- Location
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Entry
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!
Belay Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our intel team.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with Lead System Engineer and cross-functional development teams to facilitate the implementation of cloud-based systems, emphasizing functional testing and UAT to verify system functionality and user experience.
- Manage requirements throughout the project lifec
- Develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance phases, including documentation, execution, and reporting test outcomes in cloud infrastructures (i.e. AWS).
- Participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements.
- Communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and stakeholders to foster cohesive system design and deployment.
- Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards (i.e., NIST, ISO, Section 508).
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Twelve (12) years’ SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Willingness to learn and develop strong understanding new technologies and products - Experience with cloud technologies and testing methodologies.
- Understanding and experience using the Atlassian Suite, such as Jira for issue tracking and project management, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge base management.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), requirements elicitation, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align teams around a unified architectural vision.
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
- Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (i.e., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS) and tools for automation, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab) and test management.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
- 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: $105,000 to $200,000
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.
Skills
AWSJenkinsCI/CDGitLabJiraConfluenceComplianceProject ManagementAWS CertifiedCompTIA