DevOps Engineer
Belay Technologies
Full-time
On-site
Columbia, Maryland, United States
$70,000 - $190,000 USD yearly
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 an Engineer to join our intel team. We are looking for a DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This position will be hybrid in Columbia, MD. You will play a critical role in ensuring our AWS-based environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. From container orchestration (ECS, EKS) to infrastructure as code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions), you’ll work with modern DevOps practices to streamline deployments and improve system reliability.
Responsibilities:
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
Perks and Benefits:
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: $70,000 to $190,000
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.
Belay Technologies is seeking an Engineer to join our intel team. We are looking for a DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This position will be hybrid in Columbia, MD. You will play a critical role in ensuring our AWS-based environment is secure, scalable, and efficient. From container orchestration (ECS, EKS) to infrastructure as code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions), you’ll work with modern DevOps practices to streamline deployments and improve system reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS using ECS, EKS, and Terraform
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated deployments
- Implement secrets management using AWS Secrets Manager and HashiCorp Vault
- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and OpenTelemetry
- Enhance security by managing IAM roles, AWS Inspector scans, and security best practices
- Perform infrastructure testing and validation using Terratest
- Support error and performance tracking through AWS X-Ray and OpenTelemetry
- Work closely with frontend, backend, and security teams to optimize cloud deployments
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering Etc.
- Expertise in AWS infrastructure (IAM, ECS, EKS, Cognito, S3, CloudWatch)
- Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC)
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with monitoring & logging (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, AWS X-Ray)
- Experience implementing secrets management with AWS Secrets Manager or HashiCorp Vault
- Knowledge of security best practices, including IAM roles and AWS Inspector
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
- Experience with Terratest for infrastructure validation
- Exposure to frontend and backend technologies (React, Angular, Kotlin, Spring Boot)
- Familiarity with performance tuning for cloud-based applications
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: $70,000 to $190,000
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.