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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.\nResponsibilities Include\nThe 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.\nAdditional responsibilities may include:\nAdministration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.\nCreating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.\nIdentifying and correcting hardware and software issues.\nResponding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems, and developing re-work solutions.\nCreating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.\nCommunicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades, and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.\nQualifications\nTS/SCI Clearance with polygraph (must be cleared with the MD Customer)\n Must have FS poly, last poly must be within last 6 years\nPreferred Level: Mid or Senior\nClearance Requirement: FS poly\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's 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.\nMust have experience as a systems administrator providing direct support to end users and technical staff (developers, testers, engineers, etc.).\nMust be proficient with Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory.\nMust have experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, operating systems, and basic system backup and restore functions.\nMust have experience with/be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.\nMust have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat and VMWare.\nMust have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.\nMust have experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.\nMust have experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and reimaging hardware.\nMust have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.\nMust be able to support occasional day or short duration travel.\nPreferred Qualifications\nProficiency with SQL Server.\nSALT and Python scripting experience.\nExperience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.\nExperience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team.\nKnowledge of PKI systems which use HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.\nKnowledge of PowerShell and PowerCLI.\nExperience in documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.\nPerks and Benefits:\n8 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 \n10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one \n$5,000 annual training/tuition \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \n100% company-funded HSA \nRich medical coverage (100% coinsurance) \nDental coverage including orthodontia \nUp to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded \nAmazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes \nPet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more! \nAt 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.\nSalary Range\nMid-Level: $114,000 to $190,000\nSenior Level: $190,000 to $240,000\nBelay 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. 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