Senior Systems Engineer

Belcan LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan LLC is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer for their locations in Aberdeen, Fort Carson, or Fort Hood. The role involves designing, integrating, and securing complex enterprise-level systems. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in systems engineering, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead projects. This position offers a competitive salary between $95,000 and $110,000 per year, along with benefits including health care, education assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or technical support.
• Ability to obtain an IAT-II certification within 90 days of hire.
• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration of enterprise systems.
• Oversee full lifecycle systems engineering.
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for various systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Technical Support

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Tools

AWS

Azure

ITIL

Job description

Innovative, Secure, and Outcome-Based Solutions

Job Summary

Belcan is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to be filled at any of the three locations; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, Fort Carson, CO, or Fort Hood, TX.

The Senior Systems Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for designing, integrating, securing, and sustaining complex enterprise‑level systems across diverse environments. This role oversees full lifecycle engineering—from requirements analysis and architecture development to implementation, optimization, and long‑term maintenance. The engineer provides expert‑level troubleshooting, leads system modernization initiatives, and ensures all platforms meet performance, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners, the Senior Systems Engineer drives technical decision‑making, mentors junior engineers, and ensures seamless integration of hardware, software, networks, and cloud‑based solutions. The position requires advanced analytical skills, mastery of systems engineering principles, and the ability to manage multiple high‑impact projects in a fast‑paced environment. The engineer also provides support for all other duties and tasks requested by the local PM representative.

Job Duties

• Lead the design, integration, security, and sustainment of complex enterprise‑level systems across multiple environments.
• Oversee full lifecycle systems engineering, including requirements analysis, architecture development, implementation, testing, optimization, and long‑term maintenance.
• Provide expert‑level troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for hardware, software, network, and cloud‑based systems.
• Drive system modernization initiatives and ensure all platforms meet performance, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to support system integration and technical decision‑making.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across engineering activities and project teams.
• Ensure seamless integration of hardware, software, network infrastructure, and cloud technologies within enterprise architectures.
• Manage multiple high‑impact engineering projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering plans, system diagrams, and configuration baselines.
• Conduct risk assessments, evaluate system vulnerabilities, and support implementation of cybersecurity best practices.
• Coordinate with external vendors, developers, and test teams to validate system functionality and resolve interoperability issues.
• Support testing, evaluation, and verification of new capabilities, upgrades, and system enhancements.
• Provide timely status updates, technical reports, and recommendations to leadership and program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, industry, and government engineering standards and policies.
• Provide support for all other duties and tasks requested by the local PM representative.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain at least an Interim Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain IAT‑II certification within 90 days of hire.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, system integration, or enterprise‑level technical support.
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred but not required.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, Network+, AWS/Azure certifications, or ITIL preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, architecture design, implementation, and sustainment.
• Proven experience integrating hardware, software, network, and cloud‑based systems in complex environments.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting enterprise systems, including root‑cause analysis across multiple technology layers.
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity best practices, system hardening, and compliance with industry or government security standards.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑impact projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise network architectures, cloud platforms, virtualization, and containerization technologies.
• Experience with COMSEC procedures, key management, or secure communications systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners.

Compensation

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position offers a salary range of $95,000-$110,000/year. Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.