Senior Systems Engineer

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior System Engineer to join our intel team. This position requires a lead Systems Engineer 3 (SE3) to direct the development of Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure through advanced AI integration. As a technical lead, you will guide an engineering team in utilizing large language models (LLMs) to generate and manage Terraform configurations. A primary focus of this role is understanding AI prompt engineering and identifying the behavioral nuances of various models to ensure highly accurate, production-ready infrastructure code. You will define the strategies for interacting with AI systems, iteratively refining prompts, and establishing rigorous quality control processes for all AI-generated output. Additionally, you will collaborate with engineering management and stakeholders to ensure that the AI-driven infrastructure meets enterprise scalability and security standards. Responsibilities: Lead the engineering team in leveraging AI tools to design, generate, and deploy CDN infrastructure using Terraform Formulate and refine complex AI prompts to consistently produce secure and optimized Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality and efficiency, adjusting prompting strategies to account for model hallucinations, nuances, and limitations. Establish best practices, standardized workflows, and review processes for the team regarding AI interaction and prompt engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to define architectural requirements and translate them into effective AI directives. Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S. Candidates are required to have the following skills: Experience leading software engineering teams and managing technical infrastructure projects. Experience with prompt engineering, demonstrating a deep understanding of the nuances, capabilities, and limitations of modern LLMs Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, with practical experience utilizing Terraform for resource deployment Experience reviewing, validating, and debugging AI-generated code or infrastructure configurations for production environments. Knowledge of Content Delivery Network (CDN) concepts and cloud-based hosting environments such as Cloudflare. Familiarity with Git and Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage team workflows and version control. Candidates are desired to have the following skills: Experience utilizing prompt management frameworks and AI evaluation metrics to track model performance. Experience translating and communicating complex AI and infrastructure concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership. 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: $168,000 to $240,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belay Technologies