--- title: 'Junior System Engineer 784 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/junior-system-engineer-784-freedom-technology-solutions-group-annapolis-junction-vnvd1gwa1svw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Junior System Engineer 784 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Company:** Freedom Technology Solutions Group - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD - **Posted:** 2026-09-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting/jobs/5250215007 ## Job description Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. Our teams develop, modernize, secure, and operate the applications and services that support workforce management, training, financial operations, acquisitions, security processing, and executive decision-making across multiple secure environments. As part of this program, you will work alongside experts in software engineering, cloud computing, DevSecOps, systems engineering, and enterprise platforms to modernize legacy systems, automate business processes, and deliver innovative solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the user experience. The work you perform will help ensure the organization has the technology, information, and capabilities needed to support its work. Join a team that powers the business enterprise behind the mission. Freedom supports the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of more than 100 enterprise business systems that enable tens of thousands of government personnel, industry partners, and prospective employees worldwide. These mission-enabling applications support workforce management, finance, acquisitions, security processing, training, recruitment, logistics, program management, executive decision-making, and other critical business functions across multiple secure environments. We are seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based systems. In this role, you will support the Lead Systems Engineer by interfacing directly with development teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of high-quality solutions. Your primary responsibilities will center on functional testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), compliance adherence, and requirements management. You will play a key role in developing functional, integration, and acceptance test plans to validate system performance and reliability in cloud environments. ## Key Responsibilities - Collaborate closely with Lead System Engineer and cross-functional development teams to facilitate the implementation of cloud-based systems, emphasizing functional testing and UAT to verify system functionality and user experience. - Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business needs, regulatory compliance, and technical standards. - Develop comprehensive test plans for installation, integration, and acceptance phases, including documentation, execution, and reporting test outcomes in cloud infrastructures (i.e. AWS). - Participate in agile ceremonies, such as sprint planning and retrospectives, to provide systems engineering insights and support iterative improvements. - Communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product teams, bridging gaps between engineering, development, and stakeholders to foster cohesive system design and deployment. - Assist in troubleshooting cloud system issues, optimizing configurations, and ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with industry standards (i.e., NIST, ISO, Section 508). ## Key Technologies - AWS - JavaScript - Windows - Linux - Oracle - Atlassian Tool Suite Required Qualifications: - TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph - A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and seven (7) years' experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.  Twelve (12) years’ SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. - Experience with cloud technologies and testing methodologies. - Understanding and experience using the Atlassian Suite, such as Jira for issue tracking and project management, and Confluence for documentation and knowledge base management. - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), requirements elicitation, and compliance frameworks. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align teams around a unified architectural vision. Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge of functional testing frameworks (i.e., Selenium) and UAT processes in agile environments. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (i.e., AWS) and tools for automation, CI/CD pipelines (i.e., Jenkins, GitLab) and test management. - Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, CompTIA Security+, or similar. The estimated salary range for this position is between $130,000-$160,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs. What’s in It for You? Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime The Benefits You Get with Freedom Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status [Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings](https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=68AE0E8B-8F89-4338-AECF-06FBE1679FD2&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) VEVRAA Federal Contractor Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone: 410-290-9035 Email: recruiting@goftsg.com Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: [English](https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf) - [Spanish](https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_spanish.pdf) - [Arabic](https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_arabic.pdf) - [Chinese](https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster_chinese.pdf) If you want to view the EEO Law Supplement poster, please choose your language: [English](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) - [Spanish](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_SP_JRFQA508c.pdf) - [Chinese](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_CH_JRFQA508c.pdf) If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: [English](https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) ## About Freedom Technology Solutions Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides IT services and solutions in geographic information systems, software engineering, cloud computing, business intelligence, DevSecOps, and data security primarily for U.S. government and intelligence community clients. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States - **Founded**: 2004 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting, Geospatial Intelligence - **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal government, intelligence community, defense agencies - **Mission statement**: “Provide employees with the ‘Freedom’ to grow and focus on their skills, and not worry about red tape or jumping through corporate hoops” while ensuring clients receive top-quality, mission-focused solutions. [goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/) ## Products & Services Freedom offers a suite of professional services rather than packaged products. Major service lines include: - **Geographic Information Systems (GIS)**: Development of large raster enterprise systems and geospatial solutions. - **Software Engineering**: Secure, scalable application development tailored for the intelligence community. - **Business Intelligence**: Data visualization, dashboard development, ad-hoc reporting, and advanced analytics. - **Data Engineering/Analytics**: Relational/SQL and big data/NoSQL database design and maintenance. - **DevSecOps**: Implementation to accelerate software releases by removing bottlenecks. - **Cloud Computing**: IT infrastructure support, cloud migration, and scalable cloud solutions. - **Data Security**: Safeguarding critical information and systems from internal and external threats. [goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $8.5 million (LinkedIn estimate) - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Venture round raised on 2021-10-01 (amount not publicly disclosed) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Geodata IT, LLC in March 2020. Clients include U.S. government agencies and prime contractors. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 116 employees (+14.2% YoY, +21 people) - Active job postings: 80 (yearly increase of +37.9%, quarterly increase of +33.3%) - Offices in Columbia (HQ), Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, Springfield, St. Louis, McLean, Herndon - Key talent sources include Marathon TS, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Peraton, Leidos, and others. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg) ## Competitive Advantages - **Security Clearance Expertise**: Strong focus on TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph positions – a high barrier to entry for competitors. - **Deep Government/IC Relationships**: Proven track record delivering mission-critical solutions for intelligence and defense clients. - **Culture of Autonomy**: “No red tape” environment that attracts experienced engineers who want to focus on technical work. - **Employee Benefits Package**: Fully paid medical insurance, 160% 401(k) match with no vesting period, $10k/year tuition reimbursement, unlimited training dollars, and referral bonuses up to $20k. - **Acquisition of Geodata IT**: Expanded capabilities and client base in geospatial and IT services. [goftsg.com/benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/) ## Strategic Focus - Continue serving the intelligence community and U.S. government with specialized IT and geospatial solutions. - Expand capabilities in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and data analytics. - Grow through targeted acquisitions (e.g., Geodata IT) and organic hiring. - Maintain a culture that retains top talent through exceptional benefits and career development opportunities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on Glassdoor-style metrics (Work-Life: 4.6, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.0). Emphasizes employee freedom, collaboration, and professional growth. - **Work Policy**: Most roles are on-site at client locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, St. Louis). Some positions may allow hybrid arrangements; remote is not typical due to security requirements. - **Benefits Highlights**: - Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Cigna) - 401(k) with 160% match, no vesting period - $10,000/year college tuition reimbursement - Unlimited training dollars for courses and conferences - Certification bonuses - Referral bonuses up to $20,000 for employee referrals, $10,000 for external referrals with active TS/SCI - Employee recognition platform with monthly peer-to-peer awards - Paid site closure days (additional PTO) - **Engineering Culture**: Technical teams focus on “using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions.” Knowledge sharing between junior and senior engineers is encouraged. ## Sources 1. [goftsg.com – Homepage](https://goftsg.com/) 2. [goftsg.com – About Freedom](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/) 3. [Greenhouse – Jobs at Freedom Technology Solutions Group](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting) 4. [LinkedIn – Freedom Technology Solutions Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg) 5. [goftsg.com – Employee Benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/) ## Other roles at Freedom Technology Solutions Group - [Junior Software Engineer 780](https://feeny.ai/job/junior-software-engineer-780-freedom-technology-solutions-group-annapolis-2c1vxje6s0za) — Annapolis Junction, MD - [Cybersecurity Engineer 793](https://feeny.ai/job/cybersecurity-engineer-793-freedom-technology-solutions-group-st-louis-w6dh4xw6jmch) — St Louis, MO - [Firewall Engineer 792](https://feeny.ai/job/firewall-engineer-792-freedom-technology-solutions-group-st-louis-te3m2xv9rdms) — St Louis, MO - [Senior Systems Integrator 791](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-integrator-791-freedom-technology-solutions-group-annapolis-m0v57rr11er1) — Annapolis Junction, MD - [Backend Developer Junior 790](https://feeny.ai/job/backend-developer-junior-790-freedom-technology-solutions-group-st-louis-qbns3r6wg87j) — St Louis, MO - [Backend Developer Journeyman 788](https://feeny.ai/job/backend-developer-journeyman-788-freedom-technology-solutions-group-st-louis-2cwjd1rxa5a9) — St Louis, MO - [Senior Developer 785](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-developer-785-freedom-technology-solutions-group-annapolis-junction-h6mqdbzrcm9v) — Annapolis Junction, MD - [Network Engineer 779](https://feeny.ai/job/network-engineer-779-freedom-technology-solutions-group-mclean-hqr03afkvksw) — Mclean, VA - [Data Scientist 777](https://feeny.ai/job/data-scientist-777-freedom-technology-solutions-group-st-louis-ayd0znryr2mj) — St Louis, MO - [Agile Scrum Master 778](https://feeny.ai/job/agile-scrum-master-778-freedom-technology-solutions-group-chantilly-td9vmbaj3s70) — Chantilly, VA