Principal Linux Engineer
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 148850 - 269075
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Engineer in our National Security Sectors (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security.
This is a unique opportunity to support a complex mission-critical program for the Warfighter implementing cutting-edge technologies with lasting impact. If youre a proactive self-starter with deep systems engineering experience and strong Linux administration skills we want you on our team.
Responsibilities include:
Derive functional system and performance requirements
Develop systems engineering artifacts (CONOPs architecture diagrams etc.)
Lead backlog grooming and feature scheduling
Write and review technical documentation
Serve as team lead and produce status reports
Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities
Support DoD and Government Certification/Accreditation processes
Configure and manage UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems
Install/load software troubleshoot issues and implement system enhancements
Maintain network integrity and optimize system performance
Provide IT support for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile platforms
Manage accounts access controls and security procedures
Support dispatch systems and hardware issues
Conduct system capacity analysis and planning
Basic Qualifications:
Masters degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Systems or related field
Twenty (20) or more years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Linux Windows and virtualization
Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira Confluence) Agile methodologies MS Project and Visio
- Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
CSSRC
conmd
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 20 2025For U.S. Positions: 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 $148850.00 - $269075.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Air Freight
- Accounting & Finance
- Electrical Commissioning
- General Services
- Civil Engineering
- Linux
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
