Leidos
Linux System Administrator
Leidos, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Description
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a skilled
Linux System Administrator
to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. You will perform systems administration and management duties with all components of classified information systems on physical and virtual platforms to support contract computing needs.
These systems will contain Microsoft Windows and Linux components such as network storage devices, authentication servers, and workstations. This position requires attention to detail, critical thinking, solid organizational skills, and great customer service skills. You will be expected to document existing process and procedures, to make improvements on and suggestions concerning our current operations.
The ideal candidate will work with fellow team members, our security staff as well as their user base in a constructive manner to provide cost-effective, relevant, and responsive IT solutions. In addition to being
prepared to assist customers to meet their goals while working within various US Government policy frameworks.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide Tier I/II support to include hardware and software configuration deployment with specific focus on Linux systems
Remediate system vulnerabilities identified from automated scanners
Use Bash scripting and Ansible to quickly provide support to Continuous Integration efforts
Use demonstrated knowledge of current backup hardware and software mechanisms for disaster recovery and continuity of operations
Use a strong understanding of networking, DNS, DHCP, and knowledge of Active directory to provide solutions and suggestions
Expand the current usage of virtualization and containers (e.g., Hyper-V, ESXi, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware/vSphere) in the team
Administer DevOps needs: Jenkins, Jira, and Git
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in a related field plus a minimum of Four (4) years professional Linux experience with administration of networks and information systems, MS degree in related field and a minimum of Two (2) years of Linux experience or High School diploma and 8+ years of Linux experience will be required.
Must be compliant with DOD 8570 baseline certification requirements for IAT II with a current Security + CE or equivalent must be obtained within 6 months of hire as well as a Computing environment certification (Windows, Linux+, VMWare, Server+, and Storage computing environment certifications are a few acceptable examples).
Thispositionmay require travel, in thesupport of test events
Must be a US Citizen, possess and able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville –North Alabama, AL, area.
Preferred Qualifications
Linuxor other open-sourceoperatingsystemscertificationsare favorable
Knowledgeof andexperiencewith theadministrationof Ubuntu and Red Hat inenterpriseenvironments
Demonstratedknowledgeof data redundancyarchitecturesandvirtualization.
Knowledgeof PowerShell/batchscripting.
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and other collaboration tools to help developers in their everyday task.
Familiar withUSGovernment policiesand directives (e.g., NIST800-53, NISPOM, JSIG/JFAN, and/or DCIDMemorandums)
Experiencewith relevant JSIG/JAFANor ICDRMFaccreditationprocess.
Experience withSCCscanner andDISASTIGswouldbebeneficial
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-24
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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00144335
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a skilled
Linux System Administrator
to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. You will perform systems administration and management duties with all components of classified information systems on physical and virtual platforms to support contract computing needs.
These systems will contain Microsoft Windows and Linux components such as network storage devices, authentication servers, and workstations. This position requires attention to detail, critical thinking, solid organizational skills, and great customer service skills. You will be expected to document existing process and procedures, to make improvements on and suggestions concerning our current operations.
The ideal candidate will work with fellow team members, our security staff as well as their user base in a constructive manner to provide cost-effective, relevant, and responsive IT solutions. In addition to being
prepared to assist customers to meet their goals while working within various US Government policy frameworks.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide Tier I/II support to include hardware and software configuration deployment with specific focus on Linux systems
Remediate system vulnerabilities identified from automated scanners
Use Bash scripting and Ansible to quickly provide support to Continuous Integration efforts
Use demonstrated knowledge of current backup hardware and software mechanisms for disaster recovery and continuity of operations
Use a strong understanding of networking, DNS, DHCP, and knowledge of Active directory to provide solutions and suggestions
Expand the current usage of virtualization and containers (e.g., Hyper-V, ESXi, Docker, Kubernetes, VMware/vSphere) in the team
Administer DevOps needs: Jenkins, Jira, and Git
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in a related field plus a minimum of Four (4) years professional Linux experience with administration of networks and information systems, MS degree in related field and a minimum of Two (2) years of Linux experience or High School diploma and 8+ years of Linux experience will be required.
Must be compliant with DOD 8570 baseline certification requirements for IAT II with a current Security + CE or equivalent must be obtained within 6 months of hire as well as a Computing environment certification (Windows, Linux+, VMWare, Server+, and Storage computing environment certifications are a few acceptable examples).
Thispositionmay require travel, in thesupport of test events
Must be a US Citizen, possess and able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville –North Alabama, AL, area.
Preferred Qualifications
Linuxor other open-sourceoperatingsystemscertificationsare favorable
Knowledgeof andexperiencewith theadministrationof Ubuntu and Red Hat inenterpriseenvironments
Demonstratedknowledgeof data redundancyarchitecturesandvirtualization.
Knowledgeof PowerShell/batchscripting.
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and other collaboration tools to help developers in their everyday task.
Familiar withUSGovernment policiesand directives (e.g., NIST800-53, NISPOM, JSIG/JFAN, and/or DCIDMemorandums)
Experiencewith relevant JSIG/JAFANor ICDRMFaccreditationprocess.
Experience withSCCscanner andDISASTIGswouldbebeneficial
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-24
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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
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.
REQNUMBER: R-00144335
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.