Systems Administrator

Belay Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 114,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Company-funded HSA

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Team events

Job summary

Belay Technologies in Columbia, Maryland, seeks a System Administrator to join our intel team.

Candidates must have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and at least five years of Linux system administration experience; a degree is not required. Responsibilities include command line administration and managing applications and data/messaging flows. Belay offers extensive perks and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Linux experience mandatory.
• 5 years experience with no degree required for System Administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Command line system administration.
• Application and data/messaging flow administration.

Skills

Linux

Command line

System administration

Job description

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

Belay Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to join our intel team.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• Tech Experience: Linux
• Years of Experience: 5 years no degree for SA

Candidates are desired 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.

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.