The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
Job Description We are searching for a Systems Administrator to join the Reston, VA location of the Digital Engineering Department in the Cyber, Modeling, and Simulation Division of the Information Advantage Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will maintain the integrity of various high-performance computing (HPC) systems including operating systems, physical servers/workstations, and applications; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of Cloud tooling and applications, perform systems maintenance tasks such as troubleshooting and performance evaluation as well as back-up and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply You will: Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software with a focus on Linux (Red Hat), Ansible scripting, and GitLab pipelines Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems Create or improve existing scripts and tooling to aid in systems management Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve server, workstation, and audio-visual (A/V) issues and/or respond to outages during normal working hours Resolve service-related issues; determine immediate economic and financial consequences of an incident Test and implement upgrades and patches to installed operating systems, software container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and modeling & simulation (M&S) applications Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting Monitor backups and plans for installed systems Monitor, maintain, and execute automation processes and CI/CD pipelines Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions Create and maintain system documentation of our processes, procedures, plans, and configurations May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management Required Skills/Experience areas to include: Ability to install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software, with a strong focus on Linux (Red Hat), Ansible scripting, and GitLab pipelines Skilled in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving server, workstation, and audio-visual (A/V) issues, including responding to system outages during normal business hours Proficiency in testing and implementing upgrades and patches for operating systems, Kubernetes-based container orchestration platforms, and modeling and simulation (M&S) applications Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Your working location will be fully onsite, located in Reston , VA.
Job Description We are searching for a Systems Administrator to join the Reston, VA location of the Digital Engineering Department in the Cyber, Modeling, and Simulation Division of the Information Advantage Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. You will maintain the integrity of various high-performance computing (HPC) systems including operating systems, physical servers/workstations, and applications; administer, install, and troubleshoot a variety of Cloud tooling and applications, perform systems maintenance tasks such as troubleshooting and performance evaluation as well as back-up and recovery; perform configuration changes to address customer needs; schedule, install, and test system software upgrades; monitor and maintain software licensing. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply You will: Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software with a focus on Linux (Red Hat), Ansible scripting, and GitLab pipelines Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of systems Create or improve existing scripts and tooling to aid in systems management Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve server, workstation, and audio-visual (A/V) issues and/or respond to outages during normal working hours Resolve service-related issues; determine immediate economic and financial consequences of an incident Test and implement upgrades and patches to installed operating systems, software container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and modeling & simulation (M&S) applications Maintain reliability of systems by monitoring, running tests, and troubleshooting Monitor backups and plans for installed systems Monitor, maintain, and execute automation processes and CI/CD pipelines Evaluate and recommend new or existing system improvements and/or solutions Create and maintain system documentation of our processes, procedures, plans, and configurations May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management Required Skills/Experience areas to include: Ability to install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software, with a strong focus on Linux (Red Hat), Ansible scripting, and GitLab pipelines Skilled in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving server, workstation, and audio-visual (A/V) issues, including responding to system outages during normal business hours Proficiency in testing and implementing upgrades and patches for operating systems, Kubernetes-based container orchestration platforms, and modeling and simulation (M&S) applications Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required Your working location will be fully onsite, located in Reston , VA.
Belay Technologies
Columbia, Maryland
Job Description Job Description Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a Configuration Management (HPCOS) to join our intel group. Responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems. Works on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems. Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures. Develops or modifies CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system. Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life. Perform change control and configuration audits. Responsibilities: Work on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures Develops or modifies CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life Perform change control and configuration audits Provide Configuration Management support to the HPC Operations and Sustainment organization, specifically in support of the Y33 Configuration/Change Engineering Review Board (CERB) and lower-level Y33 Configuration Management Control Boards (CCBs ) Assist the CERB Chair in providing comprehensive quality assurance and configuration management for all HPC Systems Serve as an advisor to (or non-voting member of) Y33CERB and CCBs Facilitate the management of software and hardware Configuration Items (CIs) Participate in the creation, update, and/review of Configuration Management (CM) Plans, and other associated documents Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures Assist in maturing the Y33 request for change (RFC) processes across the CERB and CCBs Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph Eight (8) years' experience as a CM in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional CM experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6) If assigned to a developmental program, one (1) year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity is required 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: $130,000 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. Powered by JazzHR qT0sMpgVFm
Job Description Job Description Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a Configuration Management (HPCOS) to join our intel group. Responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems. Works on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems. Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures. Develops or modifies CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system. Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life. Perform change control and configuration audits. Responsibilities: Work on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems Uses or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures Develops or modifies CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life Perform change control and configuration audits Provide Configuration Management support to the HPC Operations and Sustainment organization, specifically in support of the Y33 Configuration/Change Engineering Review Board (CERB) and lower-level Y33 Configuration Management Control Boards (CCBs ) Assist the CERB Chair in providing comprehensive quality assurance and configuration management for all HPC Systems Serve as an advisor to (or non-voting member of) Y33CERB and CCBs Facilitate the management of software and hardware Configuration Items (CIs) Participate in the creation, update, and/review of Configuration Management (CM) Plans, and other associated documents Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures Assist in maturing the Y33 request for change (RFC) processes across the CERB and CCBs Candidates should have the following qualifications: TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph Eight (8) years' experience as a CM in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional CM experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6) If assigned to a developmental program, one (1) year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity is required 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: $130,000 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. Powered by JazzHR qT0sMpgVFm