Leidos is seeking an experienced Linux Administrator to support autonomous maritime projects’ hardware stacks by managing and maintaining the Linux-based systems with a DoD program environment. They will be joining an existing team which has already successfully delivered for our customers and plan to continue their reputation of excellence. Successful Linux Administrators will focus on system configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the security and integrity of Linux servers and workstations with little supervision. The team’s focus is on software and supporting hardware, including integration with hardware and sensors on multiple vessels.

The administrator will work closely with cross-functional teams to support system deployments, software updates, and operational readiness, ensuring that all systems meet security, performance, and availability requirements. 

Primary Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems and servers. Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability. Manage system patches, upgrades, and security hardening in compliance with DoD policies. Provide support for system backups, disaster recovery, and data integrity. Assist in managing system access, user accounts, and security configurations. Collaborate with other IT teams to support software deployments and integrations. Ensure system documentation is maintained and up to date. Participate in incident response and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and availability. 

Basic Qualifications

US Citizen with the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.2+ years of experience in being a Linux Administrator (or experience in a similar field)Bachelors Degree in fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, etc.Experience with system security, patch management, and performance tuning. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python). Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible). Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM). 

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with one or more disciplines:

Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus). Original Posting Date:2025-02-13

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.