Senior Systems Engineer

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. This is a brand new, high-priority project. This team will be responsible for aggregating data sources to create a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what infrastructure was deployed, and proactively alert on any discrepancies. The team's application will then be used by subject matter experts to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules. Then, the team will proactively identify and alert when requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those best practices and rules. This team must interact with many stakeholders from across the organization and iterate as frequently as possible. As a Systems Engineer, you will serve as the connective tissue between technical teams and mission stakeholders. You will bring expertise in networking, cybersecurity, and data analysis to translate mission intent into actionable technical requirements and shape how infrastructure data is collected, analyzed, and acted upon. Your insight will ensure our team delivers incremental value with each iteration, while avoiding wasted cycles and blind alleys. In this role, you will not only contextualize discrepancies between requested and realized infrastructure but also proactively identify risks, context gaps, and opportunities for improvement.  

Responsibilities:Engage directly with stakeholders to refine goals and outcomes, and act as an internal stakeholder yourself to reduce miscommunication and accelerate delivery. Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements that guide development priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret insights and alerts produced by the system, and recommend courses of action, remediation steps, and best-practice improvements. Analyze infrastructure request vs. realization patterns to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Apply expertise in networking and cybersecurity (offensive and defensive) to evaluate infrastructure usage and detect vulnerabilities. Develop scripts, automations, and integrations that enhance team workflows and improve system reliability. Advocate for user experience and operational utility, ensuring the team builds software that is intuitive, mission-aligned, and valuable in real-world use. Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph12 yrs, B.S. or 4 additional yrs in place of B.S.Deep understanding of networking and internet protocols. Experience with cybersecurity concepts, tools, and analysis methods. Familiarity with graph and search technologies (Neo4j, Elastic, Splunk). Strong scripting or development background (Python, Bash, etc.). Excellent communication skills with experience in customer engagement. Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Familiarity with Git, GitLab, and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence).

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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