Linux Systems Engineer: Automation, Kubernetes & Scripting

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

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

401(k) matching 10%

Annual training/tuition $5,000

Student Loan Repayment Program

100% company funded HSA

Rich medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance up to $420,000

Amazon Prime

Gym reimbursement

Monthly lunches

Pets adoption program

Job summary

Belay Technologies in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a cleared System Engineer to administer, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize Linux-based systems and infrastructure. This role emphasizes hands-on work across the stack with Linux, Python, PowerShell, Dell hardware, and automation.

Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and Ansible is a bonus, and candidates should be able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• Strong hands-on experience administering Linux systems
• Experience with system automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Experience troubleshooting systems across operating system, application, networking, and infrastructure layers
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads is a bonus
• Experience with Ansible is a bonus
• Experience working with physical servers and data-center infrastructure, preferably Dell hardware
• Prior CNO experience desired
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and environments.
• Develop scripts and tools using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies to automate system administration tasks.
• Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments and containerized workloads.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across operating systems, applications, containers, networking, and hardware.
• Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and security and take corrective action as needed.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure and software deployments.
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, systems, and operations teams to implement reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Document system configurations, technical solutions, procedures, and operational processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability, performance, scalability, and security.
• Support physical server and data-center infrastructure, including Dell hardware.

Job description

Belay Technologies in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a cleared System Engineer to administer, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize Linux-based systems and infrastructure. This role emphasizes hands-on work across the stack with Linux, Python, PowerShell, Dell hardware, and automation.

Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and Ansible is a bonus, and candidates should be able to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure