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Mid-Senior Level System Admin
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
15 August 2026 (2 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
12 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journals (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019 runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
Belay Technologies is seeking a System Admin to join our intel team.The selected individual will provide system administration support for a large complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The role supports system engineering requests by delivering solutions that meet operational needs and by upgrading sustaining and maintaining existing capabilities. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that includes multiple air-gapped systems each with its own domain and supporting infrastructure. The position also requires maintaining a complex IT environment involving multiple users as well as associated storage and network infrastructure. This role requires an energetic focused and driven individual who can adapt quickly to changing priorities. The candidate must demonstrate strong system administration and troubleshooting skills and work effectively with the team to execute a variety of network-centric system administration tasks.
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
Mid-Level:$114000 to $190000
Senior Level: $190000 to $240000
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.
Belay Technologies is seeking a System Admin to join our intel team.The selected individual will provide system administration support for a large complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The role supports system engineering requests by delivering solutions that meet operational needs and by upgrading sustaining and maintaining existing capabilities. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that includes multiple air-gapped systems each with its own domain and supporting infrastructure. The position also requires maintaining a complex IT environment involving multiple users as well as associated storage and network infrastructure. This role requires an energetic focused and driven individual who can adapt quickly to changing priorities. The candidate must demonstrate strong system administration and troubleshooting skills and work effectively with the team to execute a variety of network-centric system administration tasks.
Responsibilities Include
The selected individual will be responsible for installing applications administrating systems and processes and ensuring issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner. She/he will be responsible for ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently. The selected individual will also perform security management and application performance optimization functions.
Additional responsibilities may include:
- Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing sharing and distributing information.
- Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves including analyzing system scanning reports patching cert renewals vulnerability management assessments and active directory configurations.
- Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
- Responding to system administration operations and maintenance problems and developing re-work solutions.
- Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
- Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.
Qualifications
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph (must be cleared with the MD Customer)
- Must have FS poly last poly must be within last 6 years
- Preferred Level:Mid or Senior
- Clearance Requirement: FS poly
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or a related technical field and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Must have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers testers engineers etc.).
- Must be proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.
- Must have experience with software/hardware deployment patches operating systems and basic system backup and restore functions.
- Must have experience with/be familiar with SALT Ansible Splunk Puppet SolarWinds Nessus.
- Must have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.
- Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
- Must have experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.
- Must have experience with installation configuration troubleshooting and reimaging hardware.
- Must have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to support occasional day or short duration travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with SQL Server.
- SALT and Python scripting experience.
- Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
- Experience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.
- Knowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.
- Knowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.
- Experience in documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.
Perks and Benefits:
- 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave 3 Yay! days take off on your birthday11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belays volunteer program
- 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
- $5000 annual training/tuition
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 100% company-funded HSA
- Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
- Dental coverage including orthodontia
- Up to $420000 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
Mid-Level:$114000 to $190000
Senior Level: $190000 to $240000
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Belay Technologies provides leading-edge technology and engineering services to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in the Baltimore-Washington Area. We take the smartest approach, deliveri ... View more
