Linux Systems Administrator Quality Assurance
Laurel, MD - USA
Job Summary
About Leidos
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security engineering and health industries. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. Guided by our Mission Vision and Values Leidos empowers its teams contributes to its communities and operates sustainablyalways with a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers our people and our community.
The Leidos Intel Sector combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber logistics security operations and decision analytics to support Intelligence Community customers as they address evolving national security challenges.
About the Opportunity
Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator Quality Assurance to support Linux-based environments that enable mission-critical testing validation and operational readiness. As part of a multidisciplinary operations team you will help maintain stable secure and repeatable Linux environments while supporting system administration troubleshooting automation and day-to-day operational activities.
Why This Role Matters
Reliable Linux environments are essential to delivering dependable mission capabilities. As a Linux Systems Administrator Quality Assurance you will help ensure operational systems remain secure stable and ready to support testing and deployment activities. Your work directly contributes to maintaining high-quality computing environments that enable successful mission execution.
What Youll Do
Linux Administration
Configure administer and maintain Linux operating systems supporting enterprise IT environments.
Install and maintain operating system software while ensuring system integrity reliability and availability.
Configure and maintain network components supporting Linux environments.
Manage daily Linux system configuration and operational activities.
Operations & Incident Response
Provide implementation troubleshooting and maintenance support for enterprise IT systems.
Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems and associated hardware.
Support hardware troubleshooting efforts and remain engaged through issue resolution.
Communicate issue status and operational updates to management and internal customers.
Automation & System Reliability
Develop Bash shell scripts that improve system stability and deployment repeatability.
Support operating system enhancements that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
Assist with system capacity analysis and resource utilization activities.
Monitor Linux environments to identify opportunities for improved operational stability.
Performance & Customer Support
Analyze escalated operational issues and provide technical feedback to management and customers.
Support continuous improvement of Linux operational processes.
Assist in maintaining reliable Linux environments supporting testing and validation activities.
Contribute to overall operational readiness across enterprise Linux platforms.
This posting is for multiple opportunities.
Required Qualifications
Clearance
TS/SCI with Polygraph at time of Application to be considered for the position.
Education
Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) additional years of relevant system administration experience may be substituted for the required bachelors degree.
Experience
Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope type and complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions.
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For 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.
The 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
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.