Systems Engineer

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., * 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.

• 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.

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.