Mid-Level System Engineer

Belay Technologies•Laurel, MD
•$105,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level System Engineer to join its intelligence team. The role requires a strong background in Linux engineering, administration, and troubleshooting, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The engineer will support system requirements analysis, design and development, system integration, technical documentation, and ongoing operational planning. The position also involves supporting SSP activities, including scanning, patching, documentation maintenance, and Authorization to Operate activities. The System Engineer provides technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology; advises users on requirements and alternative approaches; and interacts with government personnel on systems engineering considerations and related issues. The role carries responsibility for the technical integrity of work and deliverables within its systems engineering area. Belay Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in Columbia, Maryland, specializing in systems automation and full-stack development and providing technology and engineering solutions to the Department of Defense and commercial customers.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.
  • Seven years of experience as a systems engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required; five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
  • CWIP Level I is required at start; Level II is required within six months.
  • Linux systems administration experience, including command-line use and troubleshooting.
  • Windows Server experience.
  • Virtualization experience with VMware.
  • Puppet experience or ability to learn it quickly.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Linux systems engineering or administration experience.
  • System integration or administration experience.
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivation.
  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bamboo.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
  • Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities.
  • Guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology, and incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.
  • Develop technical documentation, system architecture documentation, and system design documentation.
  • Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
  • Interact with the Government on systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
  • Maintain technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering area of responsibility.
  • Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
  • Support SSP activities, including scanning, patching, documentation maintenance, and ATO activities.

Benefits

  • Eight weeks of paid leave, including four weeks of personal leave, three Yay! days, a birthday day off, and 11 paid holidays; optional leave of up to six days through Belay's volunteer program.
  • 10% matching in 401(k) contributions, vested on day one.
  • $5,000 annual training or tuition benefit.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program.
  • 100% company-funded HSA.
  • Medical coverage with 100% coinsurance.
  • Dental coverage, including orthodontia.
  • Up to $420,000 in life insurance with premiums 100% company-funded.
  • Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games, and prizes.
  • Pet adoption program, referral bonus program, and company events.
  • Flexible work-life balance and career development.
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