Senior Systems Administrator

Belay Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 164,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave (personal leave, 3Y

401(k) with 10% match

Training/tuition $5,000

Student Loan Repayment Program

100% company-funded HSA

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance up to $420,000

Amazon Prime

Gym reimbursement

Monthly lunches

Pet adoption program

Referral bonus program

Volunteer program

Job summary

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our intel team in Maryland. You will own and optimize a high-performance IT environment, collaborating with users and distributed support teams to improve workflows and deploy repeatable processes.

Responsibilities include hardware installation, configuration management with Ansible, virtualization support, and maintaining clear technical documentation. TS/SCI clearance is preferred, with extensive Linux and VMware experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux Admin skills.
• Solid networking fundamentals.
• Ability to document technical processes clearly.
• Problem solving mindset and initiative.
• Experience with VMware in enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication with customers.
• Ability to operate independently with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain high-performance hardware.
• Work installation and sustainment for datacenter hardware.
• Configuration management using Ansible.
• Document procedures and deployment playbooks for repeatability and scale.
• Identify gaps in onsite support and propose improvements.
• Maintain technical docs, diagrams, and SOPs for handovers.
• Support virtualization and IT modernization strategies.
• Collaborate with customers and distributed support teams, adapting to evolving requirements.

Skills

Linux Administration

Networking

Documentation

Problem Solving

VMware

Communication with customers

Independent work with distributed team

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Kubernetes

Job description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join our intel team.You will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This is not a ticket only administrator role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively looks for ways to improve how engineers work every day. This role requires a forward leaning professional who enjoys working directly with users, optimizing workflows, and building repeatable processes that make future efforts faster and more efficient.

Responsibilities

• Install configure and maintain high-performance computer hardware
• Work installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the datacenter environment.
• Configuration management using ansible
• Documentation of procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks
• Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and be able to recommend improvements to reduce downtime and user workflows.
• Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and stand operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly.
• Support Virtualization efforts and contribute to IT modernization strategies.
• Be proficient in Networking, Linux, automation, patch management, user management, STIG mitigation.
• Adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Skills Requirements

• Strong Linux Administration.
• Networking Skills.
• Ability to document processes (technical in nature).
• Problem Solving.
• Strong VMware Experience.
• Strong Communication Skills interacting with Customers.
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.

Nice to Haves

• OOB Management experience.
• Forward leaning mindset.
• Kubernetes Experience.
• High Availability Web Services.
• Comfortable working hands on with hardware.
• Growth Oriented with interest in expanding knowledge.

Candidates should have the following qualifications

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• 9 yrs. with or without a B.S.

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: $164,000 to $200,000

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.