Description
Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux environments that enable mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. As part of a multidisciplinary operations team, you will resolve increasingly complex Linux system issues while supporting enterprise operations, automation, system optimization, and advanced operational support activities.
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 and Tier 2 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems and associated hardware.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware and operating system issues while remaining engaged through issue resolution.
- Communicate operational status, issue resolution, and escalation information to management and customers.
Automation & System Reliability
- Develop Bash shell scripts that improve system stability and deployment repeatability.
- Support automation initiatives that improve consistency across Linux environments.
- Perform operating system enhancements that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Optimize Linux system operations through capacity analysis, resource utilization monitoring, and performance tuning.
Performance & Customer Support
- Analyze escalated operational issues and provide detailed technical feedback to management and customers.
- Support continuous improvement of Linux operational processes.
- Maintain reliable Linux environments supporting testing, validation, and operational readiness.
- Contribute to increasing operational efficiency across enterprise Linux platforms.
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for the position.
- Bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of nine (9) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions.