Platform Engineer (Levels 1, 2, and/or 3)

Belay Technologies, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

401(k) matching 10%

Training/tuition $5,000

Student Loan Repayment

Company-funded health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Pet adoption program

Referral bonuses

Team events

Job summary

Belay Technologies is seeking a Platform Engineer (DevOps/Full-Stack Hybrid) to join our intel team. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and at least eight years’ experience in DevOps, including Docker, Kubernetes, and ELK, plus scripting with Terraform and Ansible.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with possible substitutions for years of experience, and familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux systems. A strong, security‑critical environment awaits.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph required.
• 8+ years of DevOps development/engineering experience.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ELK.
• 8+ years scripting experience (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with Windows and UNIX/Linux/Centos environments.
• Ability to read and produce technical documents.

Job description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Platform Engineer (DevOps/Full-Stack Hybrid) to join our intel team.Candidates should have the following qualifications:

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraphShall have at least eight (8) years’ experience in DevOps development/engineering such as installing and configuring software; managing servers, networks, and technology tools; monitoring and maintaining systems for required levels of security, performance, and accreditation; and troubleshooting issues and outages.A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of DevOps experience; a Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years’ experience.Shall have at least eight (8) years’ experience in DevOps technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, ELK.Shall have at least eight (8) years’ experience in scripting such as Terraform, Ansible.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

Shall have familiarity with developing DevOps for Microsoft Windows or UNIX/Linux/Centos family of operating systems.Shall understand technical writing and have familiarity with technical documents in support of a software development project.

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universShall have familiarity with two or more of the skills and technologies listed in Table 1 below .

Front End User Interface (UI) Development, Middle-Tier Development, Back-End Development, Full Stack Development, Agile Software Development Practices, Application Programming Interface (API) principles, Artificial Intelligence, Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC), Automated Testing, Cloud Analytics, Cloud-based System Administration, Containerization, Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD), Data Modeling, DevOps, Distributed Web Applications, Firewall Administration, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Kanban Software Development Practices, Large Language Models, Machine Learning, Microservices, Monitoring and Alerting, Network Engineering, Recommender Services, Relational Databases, Role Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Systems Engineering, Technical Documentation, User Accessibility, Virtual Machines, Web Services

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 program10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one$5,000 annual training/tuitionStudent Loan Repayment Program100% company-funded HSARich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)Dental coverage including orthodontiaUp to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company fundedAmazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizesPet 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 $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.