Full-Time

COTS Integration Engineer

Updated on 9/3/2026

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

51-200 employees

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Laurel, MD, USA

In Person

On-site in Laurel, Maryland; no remote option stated.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
SQL
Java

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Requirements
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of software development/engineering experience and 2 years supporting a specific COTS technology (Windows, Java, SQL/SQL Server). Seven years of experience may substitute for a degree
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving COTS technology issues
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
  • Strong interest in system engineering or administration
  • Excellent communication skills with team members, customers, and Government stakeholders
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and COTS products
  • Ability to complete Perceptive Content/Installer certification through Hyland within six months
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with the team
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with vendor support, including Hyland Software support teams, to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and support software upgrades and enhancements within the Perceptive Content platform
  • Opportunity to grow into systems administration and systems engineering responsibilities while supporting an enterprise Perceptive Content environment
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise workflow and document management solutions used in mission-critical Government operations
  • Exposure to a broad range of responsibilities, including help desk support, technical troubleshooting, workflow improvements, vendor coordination, testing, and operational support
  • Work closely with customers to streamline business processes, optimize workflows, and ensure reliable system performance across the environment
  • Participate in testing activities, including system validation and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), to support successful deployments and functionality verification
  • Engage with Government leadership and stakeholders to gather priorities, provide status updates, and maintain effective communication across technical and functional teams
  • Translate user and mission requirements into workflow improvements.
  • Communicate technical dependencies, risks, issues, and impediments to the broader technical team to support informed decision-making and delivery planning
  • Manage assigned tasks and projects independently while maintaining strong collaboration and coordination with cross-functional team members
  • Support day-to-day operational activities, troubleshooting, documentation, and customer support efforts in a dynamic production environment
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and support the Perceptive Content product suite, with training and product-specific knowledge transfer provided by the team as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Proficient with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Experience with Perceptive Content or other content/workflow management systems
Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Freedom Technology Solutions Group

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Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Freedom reported 170 LinkedIn employees and 2026 hiring across dozens of technical roles.
  • The company said January 2026 SHIELD selection expands its missile-defense pipeline.
  • WashingtonExec said 2026 priorities include prime contracts, cloud, data, AI, and acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • Bennett v. Freedom Technology Solutions Group ended in September 2024, leaving dispute risk visible.
  • Indeed reviews allege billing obsession, dishonest management, and a racist atmosphere.
  • Heavy dependence on government contracts exposes Freedom if MDA recompetes or primes displace it.

What makes Freedom Technology Solutions Group unique

  • Freedom combines geospatial analytics, software engineering, and intelligence-community mission support from Columbia, Maryland.
  • Its workforce spans cloud, DevOps, cyber, data science, and systems integration roles.
  • January 2026 MDA SHIELD placement strengthens its defense-contractor credibility and technical specialization.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 8th, 2023
Roger Nichols Named Chief Growth Officer at Freedom Consulting Group; Vernon Saunders Quoted

Roger Alan Nichols, formerly a client executive director at AT&T (NYSE: T), has joined Columbia, Maryland-based information technology company Freedom Consulting Group as chief growth officer.

GovCon Wire
Feb 2nd, 2023
Dan Streetman Named CEO of Endpoint Security Company Tanium

Vernon Saunders, formerly a senior vice president of national intelligence at Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC), has been appointed CEO at Freedom Consulting Group, according to a recent LinkedIn post.

EIN News
Dec 3rd, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group recognized as "Best Place to Work

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Freedom has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by The Baltimore Sun for five consecutive years.

NewsWire
Oct 7th, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group Raises Capital to Fund Growth and Expansion

Company also announces expansion of Board of Directors

Peloton Singapore
Mar 31st, 2020
Freedom Consulting Group hires Bennett as head of operations

Bennett will join Freedom Consulting Group as head of operations in St Louis.