Cleared Linux System Administrator – Automation & Kubernetes

Belay Technologies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Belay Technologies in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a cleared System Administrator to manage Linux-based systems and infrastructure, automate tasks, and optimize performance across the stack.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI with polygraph, hands-on Linux experience, and expertise with automation tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, and scripting; experience supporting CI/CD and collaborating with cross-functional teams is a plus.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
• Develop scripts to automate system tasks (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes environments and containerized workloads.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement reliable solutions.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting

Kubernetes

Ansible

System automation

Security clearance

CI/CD

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Dell hardware

Job description

Belay Technologies in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a cleared System Administrator to manage Linux-based systems and infrastructure, automate tasks, and optimize performance across the stack.

The ideal candidate has TS/SCI with polygraph, hands-on Linux experience, and expertise with automation tools like Ansible, Kubernetes, and scripting; experience supporting CI/CD and collaborating with cross-functional teams is a plus.