Cloud Engineer

Company: Belay Technologies
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 a Cloud Engineer to join our Intel team. You should have a strong foundation in software development, including at least four years of experience on projects of similar scope working with cloud technologies. In this role, you will support AWS and Kubernetes-based platforms and assist in the migration of systems to containerized or serverless architectures. Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph Six (6) years of experience in software development/engineering in programs and contract of similar scope, type, and complexity. Four (4) years of experience in software development on systems utilizing cloud-related technologies. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline. Four (4) years of additional software development experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree for a total of ten (10) years of experience. One or more of the following: AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Certified Kubernetes Administrator The Cloud Engineer shall possess the following capabilities: Perform requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution Modify software and algorithms designed for traditional environments to operate in cloud environments Provide support to platforms and services based on Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other commercial cloud hosting environments Provide support to platforms and services running in Kubernetes Orchestration Platform Support the transition of operational systems and applications from traditional platforms to containerized/serverless environments Maintain and integrate software into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Support operation systems utilizing Kubernetes Orchestration Platform Support the deployment of operational systems and applications in a cloud environment. Conduct scalability assessments of Cloud-related algorithms, applications, and systems to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement. 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: $175,000.00 to $220,000.00 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. Powered by JazzHR JN3or6CaJo

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