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# Senior Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Belay Technologies, Inc
- **Location:** Cape Saint Claire, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $164,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Linux, Linux System Administration, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Web Services, System Availability, Computer Equipment, Kubernetes, Patch Management, User Administration, Vmware
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/fb2d9261-6368-424d-b892-ee48192780df

## About the Role

* Strong Linux Administration.
 * Networking Skills.
 * Ability to document processes (technical in nature).
 * Problem Solving.
 * Strong VMware Experience.
 * Strong Communication Skills interacting with Customers.
 * Ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.

Nice to Haves:

 * OOB Management experience.
 * Forward leaning mindset.
 * Kubernetes Experience.
 * High Availability Web Services.
 * Comfortable working hands on with hardware.
 * Growth Oriented with interest in expanding knowledge.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

 * TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
 * 9 yrs. with or without a B.S.

## Description

* Install configure and maintain high-performance computer hardware
 * Work installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the datacenter environment.
 * Configuration management using ansible
 * Documentation of procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks
 * Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and be able to recommend improvements to reduce downtime and user workflows.
 * Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and stand operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly.
 * Support Virtualization efforts and contribute to IT modernization strategies.
 * Be proficient in Networking, Linux, automation, patch management, user management, STIG mitigation.
 * Adapt as mission requirements evolve.