Entry Level or Mid Level System Administrator

belaytechnologies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

401(k) matching 10%

Training/tuition $5,000

HSA funded by company

Job summary

Belay Technologies in Columbia, MD seeks a Mid-Level System Administrator (SA1/SA2) to join the intel team. The role focuses on Linux/Unix/Windows system administration, data transport, messaging services, and on-call coverage.

The position requires TS/SCI with polygraph, and up to 10 years of relevant experience without a degree. The team emphasizes high availability, reliability, and DoD-focused mission support.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• 5 years no degree for Entry Level SA; 10 years no degree for Mid-Level SA.
• Experience administering Linux, Unix or Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Command line system administration and data/messaging flow administration.
• Develop, deploy, and support worldwide bulk data transport services.
• Provide on-call coverage as part of OPS rotation.

Skills

Linux

Unix

Windows

Shell scripting

JMS (Java Messaging Service)

ActiveMQ

Kafka

rpm

Tools

rpm

RedHat Linux

Job description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and finalist in 2021!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Mid-Level System Administrator (SA1 or SA2) to join our intel team. FC has a contract that provides worldwide, enterprise-scaled corporate data transport and messaging services that are highly available, reliable, and fault tolerant and critical to National Security. We are looking to add a Systems Administrator to our Bulk Data Transport Team. This team is responsible for developing, deploying, and supporting worldwide high-performance bulk data transport services to the IC and Enterprise partners.

OPS On Call Coverage Details:

FC has on-call support compensation. Our OPS teams are responsible for 6 am to 6 pm standard business day coverage and 24x7 call in after‑hours support. For the 6 to 6 coverage, each team coordinates their schedules to make sure the team collectively covers the 6 to 6 hours. For after‑hours support, our OPS teams do 1 week on call rotations. For the ETR team each OPS member is on call every 7 to 8 weeks. New team members are not added to the on‑call rotation until they are trained (3 to 6 months). For the first couple rotations, teams make sure someone is available to back them up if needed.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• 5 years no degree for Entry Level SA.
• 10 Years no degree for Mid‑Level SA.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

AMF, ETR, and ITS Teams: Candidate has to have basic to strong Linux skills depending on years of experience and LCAT level they are submitted for. Responsibilities include command line system administration as well as application and data/messaging flow administration.

Additional contract or position specific required experience for this level (skills, technologies, expertise):

• One (1) year experience in Linux, Unix, Windows or Cisco OS operating system.
• Five (5) years' experience administering Linux, Unix or Windows Operating System.
• Three (3) years' experience installing software packages such as .iso and RedHat package managers (rpm).

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Three (3) years' experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and administering a messaging service (such as Java MessagingService, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, Kafka).
• Other CWIP: IAT Level I Certification, IABaseline Certification in Linux, Unix, Windows, or Cisco OS operating system.

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: $114,000 to $164,000

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.