Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Belay Technologies has been nominated as one of Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a cleared System Administrator to administer, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, a…
Skills: Linux, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Kubernetes
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$88k–$155k/yr
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v…
Skills: Systems engineering, Network administration, Computer systems administration, System integration, Technical problem solving
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$180k–$240k/yr
Belay Technologies has been nominated as one of Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026! Belay Technologies is seeking a cleared System Engineer to administer, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and op…
Skills: Linux, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Kubernetes
Greenville, Delaware, United States · Hybrid
$91k–$152k/yr
Value Proposition Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are co…
Skills: Commercial banking, Treasury management, ERP systems, SSO integrations, SAML
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$85k–$100k/yr
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Columbia Office - Columbia, MD 21046Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Software Engineerin…
Skills: Kubernetes, C++, Java, Software Engineering, Agile
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$104k–$181k/yr
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v…
Skills: Network engineering, IT infrastructure design, Systems integration, Network technology evaluation, Technical documentation
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$125k–$140k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Columbia Office - Columbia, MD 21046Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Software EngineeringSoftware Engineer (AI…
Skills: Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Signal Processing, C++
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Title: Enterprise Applications Systems Administrator We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining to…
Skills: Systems administration, Application support, Deltek Costpoint, Troubleshooting, SQL
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$203k/yr
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the li…
Skills: Large Language Models, Agentic Frameworks, RAG Pipelines, React, Next.js
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$225k–$250k/yr
SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise…
Skills: CNE development, CLI, Scripting, Network design, Network analysis
Columbia, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
$175k–$234k/yr
Who is Tenable? Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. Over 40,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 50 …
Skills: Solutions Architecture, Partner Engineering, AWS Ecosystem Strategy, Cloud Security, Technical Enablement
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Systems Engineer - Columbia Bestgate is hiring a Systems Engineer to join an exciting mission centered around providing visualization and presentation services for the prototyping, development, and production of analytic…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Database Design, Data Modeling, SQL, Oracle
GIGATEC EngineeringColumbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$165k–$265k/yr
Local Candidates Only! Perks and Benefits 100% Paid Healthcare10% 401k in every paycheck100% Fully Vested! NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applican…
Skills: Python, Java, Streamlit, TypeScript, HTML
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$125k–$225k/yr
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of v…
Skills: Knowledge management, Confluence, Technical writing, Information architecture, Content governance
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$98k–$175k/yr
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diver…
Skills: Linux administration, Bash, Python, Puppet, Ansible
GIGATEC EngineeringColumbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Perks and Benefits 100% Paid Healthcare10% 401k in every paycheck100% Fully Vested!!! NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized…
Skills: Linux, Bash, Python, Docker, Podman
GIGATEC EngineeringColumbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
$165k–$255k/yr
Perks and Benefits 100% Paid Healthcare10% 401k in every paycheck100% Fully Vested!!! NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized…
Skills: Linux, Python, Bash Scripting, Docker, Kubernetes
GIGATEC EngineeringColumbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Perks and Benefits 100% Paid Healthcare10% 401k in every paycheck100% Fully Vested!!! NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized…
Skills: Linux CLI, Bash, Python, NetBox, HashiCorp Vault
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Choreo is a wealth management firm built on an interconnected network of financial advisors with a shared vision servicing entrepreneurs, CPAs, and individuals with a forward-thinking approach to financial planning to tr…
Skills: Agentic AI, LLM-based tools, Investment operations, Data pipelines, Vendor management
Columbia, Maryland, United States · On-site
Residency All applicants must currently reside in the United States Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a motivated Senior AI Engineer with a proven track record in software engineering and deep understanding of Artificial In…
Skills: Python, LLM Integration, Data Engineering, RAG Framework, Relational Databases
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The System Administrator will maintain, troubleshoot, and automate Linux-based systems and infrastructure while managing containerized workloads. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement reliable solutions and support physical data-center hardware.
Candidates must possess a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and strong hands-on experience in Linux system administration. Proficiency in automation tools and infrastructure-as-code concepts is required, with experience in Kubernetes and Ansible considered a bonus.
Belay Technologies has been nominated as one of Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!
Belay Technologies is seeking a cleared System Administrator to administer, maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize Linux-based systems and infrastructure. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working across the infrastructure stack and has hands-on experience with Linux, Python and/or PowerShell, Dell hardware, and system automation. Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and/or Ansible is a bonus.
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Perks and Benefits:
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: $180,000.00 to $240,000.00
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.
Awarded 'Best Places To Work' by Baltimore Business Journal
Belay Technologies, Inc. is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Baltimore-Washington area providing technology and engineering services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and expanding into the commercial market. Belay Technologies specializes in technical IT services including; software development, virtualization, systems administration, networking, and testing. Belay continues to expand, and we are always seeking top talent. Belay is more than just a company.....It's a culture. With our work hard, play hard edge and a family-like feel, our employees feel at home with Belay. We are a laid back, fun, innovative team that gets together monthly for lunches, enjoys company parties, bbq's and fun adventures together, and joins in volunteer and charity events as a socially aware company. What our employees are saying about us.... “Awesome opportunities to advance, and an abundance of support in getting there” "I appreciate the trust in me as a professional, the spirit of the company as supportive of its people, as well as the crazy funny relaxed vibe of our company" 'Belay is the most people oriented company for which I have ever worked. And I have worked for a lot of companies in the past 45 years' “I’m thankful to be part of an awesome team! The culture of a company comes from the top down. Belay’s leaders inspire success, creativity, growth, entrepreneurship and a laid-back, fun environment'
Offices: 7021 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 125, Columbia, Maryland 21046, US
Based on 265 listings with disclosed salaries, most software jobs in Columbia, MD pay between $78k–$229k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 373 open software positions in Columbia, MD listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include BigBear.ai, Independent Software, Mission Technologies, a division of HII, Leidos, Parsons Corporation, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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