Mid-Level System Engineer
About the role
Belay Technologies is seeking a System Engineer to join our intel team. You will act as a Systems Engineer and Subject Matter Expert supporting the training team, where you will help design, develop, and deliver technical training that prepares operators and analysts for mission-critical work. You will work closely with instructors, curriculum developers, and mission leadership to ensure course materials reflect current tradecraft, tools, and operational practices. You will serve as a technical authority, providing instruction, coaching, and hands-on support to students and junior personnel within training environments. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining training pipelines, qualification standards, and exercises that keep the workforce ready for evolving missions. This position offers the opportunity to shape the next generation of operators while working in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical training curriculum, course materials, and hands-on exercises for the training team
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct, coach, and mentor students and junior personnel
- Develop and review Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS) to ensure training aligns with mission requirements
- Create and maintain training pipelines with measurable milestones and timeline adherence
- Provide systems engineering expertise and technical documentation support to the training team and stakeholders
Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- 8 yrs, B.S. or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S
- Knowledge of CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft
- Experience developing and delivering technical training and instructional materials
- Experience developing or reviewing Job Qualification Standards (JQS) and Technique Qualification Standards (TQS)
- Experience with operating systems and networking concepts (security, design, and troubleshooting)
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/ESXi, Proxmox, KVM) for training
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Bash, Python, C++)
- Experience creating virtual training environments and Capture-The-Flag (CTF) events
- Experience mentoring operators and exploitation analysts
- Experience applying AI/ML technologies to improve workload efficiency and automate routine tasks
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
Pay
Salary Range: $105,000 to $200,000