Linux System Administrator

System AdministratorBelay Technologies is seeking a System Administrator to join our Intel team. The System Administrator will provide Linux systems administration and operational support for mission-critical environments, including command-line system administration and application, data, and messaging flow management.ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and daily operations of IT systems.Provide Tier I and Tier II problem identification, diagnosis, escalation, and resolution.Configure and manage Linux/UNIX and Windows operating systems.Install and load operating system software and troubleshoot system issues.Monitor systems and resolve problems involving client/server, storage, network, mobile, and other IT devices.Manage system configuration, resource utilization, capacity analysis, reliability, and performance.Support application, data, and messaging flows.Provide technical support and status updates to agency management and internal customers.Troubleshoot dispatch system and hardware problems through resolution.Provide detailed analysis and feedback on escalated tickets.QualificationsTS/SCI with polygraph requiredSA1: 5 years of experience with no degree requiredSA2: 10 years of experience with no degree requiredSIGINT and Linux experienceFive years of experience supporting applications in a SIGINT environment desiredAdditional Desired SkillsThree years of experience configuring, troubleshooting, monitoring, and administering messaging services such as JMS, TIBCO, ActiveMQ, Artemis, or Kafka.IAT Level I or applicable IA baseline certification in Linux, UNIX, Windows, or Cisco OS.Perks and Benefits8 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 program10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one$5,000 annual training/tuitionStudent Loan Repayment Program100% company-funded HSARich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)Dental coverage including orthodontiaUp to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company fundedAmazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizesPet 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: $120,000.00 to $157,500.00 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.