Senior Systems Administrator

Belay Technologies•Annapolis Junction, MD

13d•$164,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join its intelligence team and support CNO Capabilities. The role is for a senior systems administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. It is not limited to ticket-based administration: the successful candidate will take ownership of systems, document work precisely, build strong relationships, work directly with users, optimize workflows, and create repeatable processes that make future efforts more efficient. The position calls for a forward-leaning professional who can adapt as mission requirements evolve and work independently while coordinating with distributed support teams.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Nine years of experience, with or without a bachelor's degree.
Strong Linux administration skills.
Networking skills.
Ability to document technical processes.
Problem-solving ability.
Strong VMware experience.
Strong communication skills when interacting with customers.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.

Nice To Haves

Out-of-band (OOB) management experience.
A forward-leaning mindset.
Kubernetes experience.
Experience with high-availability web services.
Comfort working hands-on with hardware.
A growth-oriented approach and interest in expanding knowledge.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computer hardware.
Perform installation and sustainment work for new and legacy hardware in the datacenter environment.
Use Ansible for configuration management.
Document procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks.
Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and improve user workflows.
Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures that enable another engineer to take over seamlessly.
Support virtualization efforts and contribute to IT modernization strategies.
Work with networking, Linux, automation, patch management, user management, and STIG mitigation.
Adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Benefits

Eight weeks of paid leave, including four weeks of personal leave, three Yay! days, a birthday day off, 11 paid holidays, and optional leave of up to six days through the volunteer program.
10% 401(k) contribution matching, vested on day one.
$5,000 annual training or tuition benefit.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
100% company-funded HSA.
Medical coverage with 100% coinsurance.
Dental coverage, including orthodontia.
Up to $420,000 in life insurance, with premiums 100% company-funded.
Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes.
Pet adoption program, referral bonus program, and company events.
Flexible work-life balance and career development.