# Linux Engineer **Company**: Leidos **Location**: Lorton, Virginia **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Lorton-VA/Linux-Engineer_R-00193644?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_446aa2da-f54 ## Description Leidos Enterprise Civil Division in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking a Linux Engineer to work in the Lorton, Virginia area. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure that supports multiple network enclaves, providing support for monthly vulnerability and compliance scanning, establishing new baseline systems for approved projects, and providing Tier 3 support for escalated technical issues. Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and manage Red Hat Satellite Server infrastructure to support efficient software management, monthly patching, provisioning, and lifecycle management of Linux systems across multiple enclaves and classification levels. - Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly patch cycles using Red Hat Satellite Server. - Manage Satellite Server content views, lifecycle environments, activation keys, host collections, subscriptions, repositories, and patch baselines. - Administer, maintain, and support Linux systems operating in multiple classified and unclassified environments. - Ensure Linux systems adhere to applicable STIG compliance standards. - Work closely with security teams to identify vulnerabilities, security gaps, and potential risks. - Support vulnerability management activities by reviewing scan results and documenting remediation actions. - Maintain RHEL baseline templates for OS builds. - Define monitoring standards for RHEL systems using SolarWinds and/or other tools. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational requirements and translate them into effective Linux, automation, and patch management solutions. - Implement and manage patch automation strategies. - Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to RHEL administration, Red Hat Satellite Server, patch deployment, system provisioning, and compliance enforcement. - Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, patching procedures, and operational processes. - Participate in maintenance windows, change management activities, and after-action reviews. - Research and stay current with emerging technologies, best practices, and trends in Linux administration, automation, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance. - Provide technical guidance to Tier 2 team members. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field and 12-15 years of experience. - Active TS/SCI government clearance and the ability to obtain DHS EOD. - 10 or more years of extensive hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, configuration, troubleshooting, hardening, and lifecycle management. - Experience supporting Linux systems across multiple enclaves, environments, or classification levels. - Demonstrated experience administering Red Hat Satellite Server. - Strong experience planning and executing monthly patch cycles for enterprise Linux environments. - Strong understanding of patch management strategies, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise change management processes for Red Hat systems. - In-depth knowledge of STIG compliance and experience implementing, validating, and documenting Linux security controls. - Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in mission-critical environments. - Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure system administration practices, and configuration management best practices. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage competing priorities and support scheduled maintenance windows across multiple environments. Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Security+, or equivalent certifications. - Experience working in federal, DHS, DoD, or other regulated enterprise environments. - Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation tracking processes. - Familiarity with ITIL, change management, configuration management, and incident management practices. - Experience developing standard operating procedures, patch plans, compliance documentation, and technical implementation guides. ## Skills ### Required - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Red Hat Satellite Server - Linux administration - patch management - vulnerability remediation - STIG compliance - scripting languages ### Nice to have - Red Hat Certified Engineer - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Security+ - ITIL - change management - configuration management --- Source: [Apply at leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Lorton-VA/Linux-Engineer_R-00193644?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)