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Mid-Level System Administrator

Belay Technologies
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/11/2026
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2019, runner up in 2020 and a finalist in 2021!
 
Belay Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to join our intel team. You will work on a fast paced-team providing support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems supporting critical enterprise applications as well as Manage IT system infrastructure and associated processes, ensuring the availability, reliability, security, and performance of enterprise applications and services.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring, maintenance, and problem resolution for client systems, servers, storage platforms, network devices, and related infrastructure
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution
  • Support the escalation process and communicate systems status, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal stakeholders
  • Assist with hardware support activities, dispatch processes, and issue resolution through completion
  • Configure, administer, and maintain Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems, including software installation, patching, system hardening, and performance tuning
  • Maintain the integrity and availability of infrastructure components while implementing enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineering and development teams to support infrastructure modernization efforts, including evaluating, testing, and implementing technology solutions that enhance system capabilities
  • Participate in the assessment of existing systems and architectures, providing operational and technical input for initiatives involving automation, DevOps practices, cloud technologies, and application modernization
  • Support the planning, testing, deployment, and sustainment of infrastructure and application changes across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-hosted environments, as applicable
  • Assist in analyzing operational, security, compliance, and technical considerations associated with infrastructure changes and technology migrations
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configuration baselines

Technology Stack:
  • AWS
  • Anisible
  • Docker
  • ElasticSearch
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • GitLab

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 
  • TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
  • A bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience as a system administrator on programs of similar scope and complexity is required
  • In lieu of a bachelor’s degree fifteen (15) years of experience required 

Candidates are required to have the following skills:
  • In depth Linux experience
  • Familiarity with PowerShell and Bash scripting languages
  • Experience with system hardening
  • Experience working with ISSOs for system compliance
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required
  • Must be able to work core hours of 10AM-2PM Monday-Friday. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Experience with infrastructure automation, configuration management, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or AWS CloudFormation
  • Experience supporting DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, or automated deployment processes
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
  • Experience performing vulnerability remediation, security patching, and STIG implementation
  • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, RMF activities, and security compliance initiatives

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.
 

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