Mid-Level Software Engineer

Belay Technologies, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

HSA coverage

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Prime membership

Gym reimbursement

Lunch program

Volunteer days

Job summary

Belay Technologies, Inc. in Columbia, Maryland seeks a Software Engineer to support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor. The role emphasizes ownership, precise documentation, and improving engineer workflows in a high‑performance IT environment.

Responsibilities include installing and sustaining GPU‑accelerated hardware, collaborating with onsite admins, and advancing future cloud/LLM support while maintaining strong communication with mission users.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux systems administration in operational environments.
• Experience installing/maintaining GPU-accelerated systems, NVIDIA hardware.
• Ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally.
• Experience working in structured data center or warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software across networked systems.
• Strong communication with mission users and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high‑performance hardware.
• Uninstall and relocate equipment to a government data warehouse with integrity tracking.
• Lead installation and sustainment for warehouse hardware.
• Document installation procedures and develop scalable playbooks.
• Collaborate with onsite System Administrators to streamline troubleshooting.
• Identify gaps in onsite support and propose improvements to reduce downtime.
• Partner with contract engineers to optimize performance and workflows.
• Support virtualization and future cloud/LLM infrastructure plans.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for handoffs.

Skills

Linux systems

GPU hardware

NVIDIA GPUs

Documentation

Data center

Virtualization

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

BS degree not required

Job description

Belay Technologies, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area), specializes in systems automation and full stack development and provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our intel team. The role will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high‑performance operational IT environment. This position is not a ticket‑only administrator role; we look for a professional who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively seeks ways to improve engineer workflows.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computer hardware, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms.
• Uninstall and relocate existing equipment to a government data warehouse while ensuring configuration integrity and proper tracking.
• Lead installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the warehouse environment.
• Document installation procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks.
• Develop strong working relationships with onsite System Administrators at the warehouse to streamline troubleshooting and elevate priorities when mission timelines require it.
• Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and response time.
• Partner directly with contract engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows. Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly. Support virtualization efforts and contribute to long‑term IT modernization strategies. Adapt as mission requirements evolve, including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure.
• Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments.
• Experience installing and maintaining GPU‑accelerated or high‑performance computer systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally.
• Experience working within structured data center or warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users.
• Proven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.
• Nice to have: forward‑leaning mindset with enthusiasm for improving user experience.
• Comfort working hands‑on with hardware in a warehouse environment.
• Relationship builder who understands that mission success depends on strong coordination with onsite support teams.
• Flexible and growth‑oriented, with interest in expanding into cloud, AWS, and LLM support over time.
• Commitment to building documentation and processes that make tomorrow’s installs faster than today’s.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph.
• 9 years of experience with or without a B.S. degree.

Required Skills

• Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments.
• Experience installing and maintaining GPU‑accelerated or high‑performance computer systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware.
• Demonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally.
• Experience working within structured data center or warehouse environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users.
• Proven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.

Perks and Benefits

• 8 weeks paid leave: 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 days for birthdays, 11 paid holidays, and up to 6 optional volunteer 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 geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies, and certifications. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work‑life balance, and career development. Salary range: $70,000 to $190,000.

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.