Senior System Administrator
Belay Technologies
Laurel, MD, United StatesFull-timePosted 4mo ago
Get more Systems Administrator openings
A short daily email when similar roles appear in Laurel. No account needed.
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. You will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This is not a ticket only administrator role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively look for ways to improve how engineers work every day. this role requires a forward leaning professional who enjoys working directly with users, optimizing workflows, and building repeatable processes that make future efforts faster and more efficient.
Responsibilities:
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
Perks and Benefits:
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: $164,000 to $200,000
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.
Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior System Administrator to join our intel team. You will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This is not a ticket only administrator role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively look for ways to improve how engineers work every day. this role requires a forward leaning professional who enjoys working directly with users, optimizing workflows, and building repeatable processes that make future efforts faster and more efficient.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain high-performance computer hardware, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms
- Uninstall and relocate existing equipment to a government data warehouse while ensuring configuration integrity and proper tracking
- Lead installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the warehouse environment
- Document installation procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks
- Develop strong working relationships with onsite System Administrators at the warehouse to streamline troubleshooting and escalate priorities when mission timelines require it
- Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and response time
- Partner directly with contract engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly
- Support virtualization efforts and contribute to long term IT modernization strategies
- Adapt as mission requirements evolve, including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- 9 yrs. with or without a B.S.
- Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments
- Experience installing and maintaining GPU accelerated or high-performance computer systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware
- Demonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally
- Experience working within structured data center or warehouse environments
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems
- Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users
- Proven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams
Candidates are desired to have the following skills:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- 9 yrs. with or without a B.S.
- Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments
- Experience installing and maintaining GPU accelerated or high-performance computer systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware
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: $164,000 to $200,000
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.
The average job posting receives 250 applications.
Stand out by tailoring your resume to this specific role. Our AI resume builder highlights the skills and experience that matter most to this employer.
More open roles at Belay Technologies
More systems administrator roles in Laurel
Cyber Systems Administrator, AI/ML Support TS/SCI w Poly
Peraton
Enterprise Infrastructure Support Systems Administrator (SA)
Peraton
Linux Systems Administrator - Cloud & Distributed Systems, Lead Associate
Peraton
Cloud Systems Administrator
Peraton
System Network Administrator with Database Experience
Belay Technologies
Resume examples for this role
Explore related listings
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for Senior System Administrator at Belay Technologies?+
Belay Technologies is actively hiring for this Senior System Administrator role. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application directly on Belay Technologies's careers page — Careeronaut doesn't charge employers or candidates for referrals.
When was this Senior System Administrator role posted?+
This listing was first posted on 2026-03-11. We pull the latest copy from the source feed daily, and any role that's taken down gets removed from Careeronaut within seven days so you don't waste time on stale listings.
How should I apply to this Senior System Administrator role?+
Start by tailoring your resume to the posting — most applicants send generic CVs and the first filter recruiters use is keyword relevance. Careeronaut's AI does this automatically: paste the job description, get a matched resume in under a minute, and download as PDF or DOCX.
Where can I find more Systems Administrator jobs in Laurel?+
Browse all open systems administrator roles in Laurel on the listing pages linked below. You can filter by salary, remote-friendly, and posting date.