Senior System Administrator in Laurel, Maryland at Belay Technologies

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 senior System Administrator to join our intel team. The selected candidate will join an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform IAVA patching and reporting across enterprise systems
• Maintain and administer Windows Server (various versions) and Linux server environments in a hybrid infrastructure
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for IT systems, including both on-premise and cloud-hosted environments
• Execute patching, software maintenance, and upgrades for Linux and Windows systems
• Implement and manage Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and perform PowerShell scripting for automation and administrative tasks
• Utilize AWS services, including EC2, Lambda functions, CloudFormation, and Cloud-native scripting to automate deployments and manage cloud infrastructure
• Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for automation, configuration management, and provisioning
• Develop and maintain system scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve system reliability

Candidates should have the following qualifications: 

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required as specified in the individual TTOs
• Proficiency with maintaining various versions of Windows Server including hardening, patching, upgrading and disk management
• Linux server experience including patching and software maintenance
• Experience with IAVA patching and reporting
• Experience in maintaining and upgrades various types of installed software
• Skilled in problem solving and troubleshooting of computer systems and software

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

• Strong background as a hybrid Linux/Windows System Administrator
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, CloudFormation, EC2, IAM, etc.)
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python (preferred)
• Experience administering Windows environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy Management
• Solid understanding of cloud security practices, patch management, and compliance reporting
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in both Linux and Windows environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused team environment

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: $168,000 to $240,000

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.