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$114k – $164k per year
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In office (Laurel)
Seniority
Staff · 10+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.

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Belay Technologies is a technology and engineering services company based in Columbia, Maryland, that supports the US Department of Defense and intelligence community with software engineering, systems engineering, DevOps and IT infrastructure work and also offers commercial products. Its teams work largely on cleared programs around Fort Meade and Annapolis Junction, including the ClassifyIT classification marking tool, and it has been named a Best Place to Work by the Baltimore Business Journal. It hires cleared software engineers, full stack developers, system and platform engineers, DevOps engineers and Linux and Windows system administrators.

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/Network Administrator with database experience to support the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems. This role is responsible for managing daily operations across client/server, storage, network, and mobile environments, while providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support to diagnose and resolve issues. The ideal candidate will configure and maintain UNIX and Windows systems, ensuring system integrity, and enhance performance reliability across the infrastructure.

The Systems/Network Administrator shall possess the following qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years’ experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • TS/SCI with poly

The Level 2 System/Network Administrator shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Experience with MIM and Majestic is a plus
  • Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution
  • Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
  • Provide in-depth experience in trouble-shooting IT systems
  • Configure and manage Linux, UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to
  • Build, configure, monitor and maintain virtual environments
  • Build, configure, monitor and maintain storage environments
  • Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets.

Prefered Database Experience

  • Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database, Administer, maintain, and Implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
  • Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
  • Establish and maintain database user accounts
  • Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
  • Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
  • Evaluate requirements and recommends available DBMS products
  • Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability
  • Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE

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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