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 an innovative and analytical Systems Engineer to join our research and development team focused on the future of cloud-native architectures, specifically Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). In this role, you will be at the forefront of distributed systems research, exploring new methodologies to optimize, secure, and scale edge networks. You will bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation, transforming complex technical requirements into robust, automated, and will-documented cloud-native architectures. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of CDN technology, designing zero-touch deployment systems, and solving complex infrastructure challenges, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities:

Requirements & Architecture: Lead the technical translation of high-level research objectives into concrete, scalable cloud-native system architectures.
CDN Research & Development: Conduct deep-dive research into next-generation CDN technologies, edge computing, traffic routing, and caching strategies.
Automated Deployments: Design, research, and implement fully automated, resilient deployment pipelines (CI/CD) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for both testbed environments and production-grade prototypes.
System Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive, high-quality documentation covering system designs, architectural decisions, deployment processes, and research findings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with researchers, software engineers, and network specialists to build robust environments that support cutting-edge distributed systems experimentation.

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
12 yrs, B.S. or 4 additional yrs in place of B.S.
Systems Engineering Experience: Proven track record working as a Systems Engineer, Cloud Architect, or similar role with a focus on highly distributed environments
Cloud Native Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud-native ecosystems
CDN & Networking: Knowledge of Content Delivery Networks, edge caching, load balancing, DNS, and core network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/2/3, TLS, BGP)
Automation & IaC: Experience with configuration management and Infrastructure as Code, specifically Gitlab and Terraform, to drive automated deployments
Analytical & Design Skills: Exceptional ability to gather complex requirements, model systems, and architect solutions that balance performance, security, and scalability
Communication: Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to produce clear, technical documentation for complex systems

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

Computer Network Operations (CNO): Experience or background in CNO.
DevOps: A strong philosophical and practical understanding of DevOps principles and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
AI Familiarity: Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts, particularly how AI can be applied to network traffic prediction, dynamic routing, or automated system remediation.

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.

About Belay Technologies

Belay Technologies, Inc. is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Baltimore-Washington area providing technology and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and expanding into the commercial market. Belay Technologies specializes in technical IT services including; software development, virtualization, systems administration, networking, and testing.

Belay continues to expand, and we are always seeking top talent. Belay is more than just a company.....It's a culture. With our work hard, play hard edge and a family-like feel, our employees feel at home with Belay. We are a laid back, fun, innovative team that gets together monthly for lunches, enjoys company parties, bbq's and fun adventures together, and joins in volunteer and charity events as a socially aware company.

What our employees are saying about us....

“Awesome opportunities to advance, and an abundance of support in getting there”

"I appreciate the trust in me as a professional, the spirit of the company as supportive of its people, as well as the crazy funny relaxed vibe of our company"

'Belay is the most people oriented company for which I have ever worked. And I have worked for a lot of companies in the past 45 years'

“I’m thankful to be part of an awesome team! The culture of a company comes from the top down. Belay’s leaders inspire success, creativity, growth, entrepreneurship and a laid-back, fun environment'

Industry

IT & Software

Company Size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

belaytech.com

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