Linux Systems Administrator
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73450 - 132775
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking an experienced customer-facing Linux Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a secure classified environment. This junior-to-mid level role combines strong technical expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) with excellent communication skills to deliver reliable support to government customers and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in data center operations enjoys hands-on hardware tasks and excels at automating routine processes to improve efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments including demonstrated experience managing both physical and virtual infrastructure in data center settings.
- Serve as a customer-facing administrator assisting users with application account hardware or other technical issues in a professional and responsive manner.
- Build maintain update and retire virtual physical and cloud-based Red Hat (and supporting Windows) hosts.
- Perform hardware/asset management server and workstation deployment and create efficient automation solutions (e.g. scripting Ansible) for repetitive tasks.
- Maintain and support Enterprise Storage systems (e.g. IBM ESS or similar vendor arrays).
- Provision adjust or tear down project resources such as Kubernetes namespaces virtual/physical hosts workstations etc.
- Execute data center tasks including equipment inventory racking and cabling servers hardware troubleshooting and repairs.
- Maintain hardware across workstations servers Enterprise Storage Arrays from multiple vendors network equipment etc. including fault identification troubleshooting and coordinating replacement parts orders/installations.
- Coordinate major activities such as data center disruptions (e.g. power work) including clear communication with users and Government Points of Contact (GPOCs).
- Support installation updating troubleshooting and removal of specialty applications services and systems to meet project and user needs.
- Install implement maintain and update security controls necessary to sustain required security posture and support Authority to Operate (ATO) for assets.
- Produce clear usable documentation for internal teams and customers including procedures runbooks and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability performance and compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field and 5 years of relevant Linux systems administration experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration including installation configuration patching troubleshooting and performance tuning in physical/virtual environments.
- Hands-on experience with data center operations hardware management (racking cabling troubleshooting) and server/workstation deployment.
- Demonstrated scripting/automation skills (e.g. Bash Ansible or similar) to streamline repetitive tasks.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills with proven ability to produce clear technical materials and interact professionally with customers and stakeholders.
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
- DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification (e.g. CompTIA Security or equivalent IAT Level II).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Enterprise Storage (e.g. IBM ESS NetApp or similar).
- Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift virtualization platforms (e.g. VMware) and Windows Server administration in hybrid environments.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent certification.
- Prior experience in classified/secure environments supporting IC/DoD missions.
- Knowledge of security controls implementation (e.g. STIGs RMF processes) to maintain ATO compliance.
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Original Posting:
January 15 2026For 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 $73450.00 - $132775.00The 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:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
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.
