Leidos
Description
Leidos
is excited to announce an opening for a
Lead Linux Systems Administrator
in our National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. Our innovative team is leading the way in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods, Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management. We provide competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 holidays, a 401K plan 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 in making a significant impact on National Security! Job Summary: Our LOE program delivers the best operational solutions to meet our customers' mission needs through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. We focus on innovative visualizations and analytic development, continuously pushing boundaries to find better data sources and tradecraft for intelligence questions. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Linux System Administrator for a dynamic team that provides comprehensive software, systems, and network engineering services to support Integrated Discovery Operations (IDO). In this role, you will lead, evolve, and maintain a modern DevOps architecture, primarily utilizing open-source technologies. You will support software developers, manage phased system upgrades, and make compliance improvements, all the while enhancing availability, reliability, reducing latency, and optimizing performance while maintaining security standards. Job Responsibilities/Qualifications: Mission Focus : Design, maintain, and support operations and maintenance (O&M) of a large enclave comprised of diverse hardware, software, and network components. Lead strategies to efficiently migrate existing customers to new architecture. Technical Proficiency : Administer networks by installing, configuring, and maintaining devices; configure routing protocols, troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues; set up firewalls; ensure a secure infrastructure and perform vulnerability corrections. Provide end-user support, collaborating effectively with system-savvy developers and analysts to resolve issues related to networks, computers, and virtual systems. Maintain documentation, including network diagrams and system configurations; provide monthly activity reports detailing system outages. Experience with deploying and maintaining nginx; system monitoring platforms such as OpenVAS, Prometheus, and Grafana; familiarity with SELinux and FIPS. Working knowledge of LatteArt/Biscotti, Netseer, and SEAR logging. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree with 11-15 years of relevant systems administration experience or equivalent. Security Clearance : Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for consideration. Desirable Skills : Proficiency in Docker, MongoDB, Elastic Search, Ansible, GitLab, and RedHat Satellite. Experience with software-defined networks is a plus. At Leidos, we believe in fostering growth and providing interesting assignments that support professional and personal development. We look forward to your application! Original Posting: October 7, 2025 Pay Range: Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00 The Leidos pay range for this position is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Factors such as job responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and market conditions are also considered in determining salary.
is excited to announce an opening for a
Lead Linux Systems Administrator
in our National Security Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area. Our innovative team is leading the way in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods, Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management. We provide competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 holidays, a 401K plan 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 in making a significant impact on National Security! Job Summary: Our LOE program delivers the best operational solutions to meet our customers' mission needs through rapid prototyping, new development, and advanced technology research. We focus on innovative visualizations and analytic development, continuously pushing boundaries to find better data sources and tradecraft for intelligence questions. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Linux System Administrator for a dynamic team that provides comprehensive software, systems, and network engineering services to support Integrated Discovery Operations (IDO). In this role, you will lead, evolve, and maintain a modern DevOps architecture, primarily utilizing open-source technologies. You will support software developers, manage phased system upgrades, and make compliance improvements, all the while enhancing availability, reliability, reducing latency, and optimizing performance while maintaining security standards. Job Responsibilities/Qualifications: Mission Focus : Design, maintain, and support operations and maintenance (O&M) of a large enclave comprised of diverse hardware, software, and network components. Lead strategies to efficiently migrate existing customers to new architecture. Technical Proficiency : Administer networks by installing, configuring, and maintaining devices; configure routing protocols, troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues; set up firewalls; ensure a secure infrastructure and perform vulnerability corrections. Provide end-user support, collaborating effectively with system-savvy developers and analysts to resolve issues related to networks, computers, and virtual systems. Maintain documentation, including network diagrams and system configurations; provide monthly activity reports detailing system outages. Experience with deploying and maintaining nginx; system monitoring platforms such as OpenVAS, Prometheus, and Grafana; familiarity with SELinux and FIPS. Working knowledge of LatteArt/Biscotti, Netseer, and SEAR logging. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree with 11-15 years of relevant systems administration experience or equivalent. Security Clearance : Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for consideration. Desirable Skills : Proficiency in Docker, MongoDB, Elastic Search, Ansible, GitLab, and RedHat Satellite. Experience with software-defined networks is a plus. At Leidos, we believe in fostering growth and providing interesting assignments that support professional and personal development. We look forward to your application! Original Posting: October 7, 2025 Pay Range: Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00 The Leidos pay range for this position is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Factors such as job responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and market conditions are also considered in determining salary.