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Senior IT Engineer

Belay Technologies
Columbia, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
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 IT Engineer to join our intel team. This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, troubleshooting and maintenance of complex and diverse IT systems to meet requirements. Works independently or part of a team on advanced systems analysis projects. Reviews and tests IT systems for adherence to requirements and documents test results. Resolves tickets and problem reports on specific technologies and hardware/software components to include COTS/GOTS products from the system level to individual hardware/software components. Recommends new technologies and processes for complex systems. Coordinates system installations and monitors equipment functioning. Creates ‘build docs’ for system administrators. Identifies system requirements for operations and security and works with other engineers and staff to develop design and integrate components.Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraphTwelve (12) years' experience as an IT Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required.Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to ten (10) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional IT Engineer experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree, making the total experience requirement sixteen (16) years as an IT Engineer without a degree.Experience with mobility services is required, as described in section 4.2.3 of the SOW.The Level 3 IT Engineer shall possess the following qualifications:Develops and reviews system architecture, including relevant use casesManages and tunes technology to ensure expected availability and performance levels are achievedLeads major portions of large or medium complex IT projects, and leads small projectsautonomouslyDevelops models for future architectural enhancements to system hardware and softwareDevelops and conducts training programsAssist and advises in the development or modification of complex hardware and software solutions to enhance a commodity or specialized IT infrastructure or environmentInterfaces with multiple levels of the organization and aspects of a team to resolve system engineering issues and actionsProvides weekly and bi-weekly highlights and status inputs to include status, issues, andproposed solutionsDevelops advanced technological and operational ideas and guides their development to the final productOriginates and delivers technical briefs to the government and contractor personnel and all levels of the contract teamProvides advice for team integration of new platforms when required regardingcost/schedule/performance impactsManages installation, maintenance, and support of complex technical infrastructures, hardware, and system software componentsProvides highly technical and specialized solutions to complex IT problemsPerforms analyses and studies and prepares summary reportsGathers facts through research, interviewing, and surveys to analyzes the client’s business, draws conclusions, and prepares final reportsDevelops security procedures for design reviews, and for operational monitoring, recording, and responding to security eventsProvides highly technical and specialized guidance concerning automated solutions to complex information processing problemsLeads large scale information systems engineering projectsResolves major technical problems with immediate and long term, durable solutionsDetermines solutions and impacts for major changes to the baseline, and keeps apprised of changes to mission applications and systems to ensure high availability and reliabilityOversees and guides major portions of the IT system architecture Recommends architectural options and business cases for major decisions that impact IT servicesPerforms system designs, developments, and product verification testing on power, control system, software, hardware, and equipmentCommunicate verbally and draft communications in writing to senior levels of the organizationPerks 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 $240,000Belay 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. Powered by JazzHRCxz7mua1B1

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