Lead Linux Systems Administrator - HPC & Hybrid

Leidos LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support DoW HPC at Stennis Space Center, MS. Hybrid work with on-site 3 days/week and required active Secret clearance. Lead Linux team, automate with Ansible, and maintain Satellite deployments to meet production needs.

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years Linux sysadmin experience and DoD security certifications required. Strong RHExpertise and scripting skills are essential for mission-critical workloads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years Linux experience.
• DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start.
• RHCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-1 required prior to start; Interim Secret eligibility acceptable.
• Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite administration.
• Hands-on automation experience with Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems, ensuring performance and security.
• Lead a team of Linux administrators with guidance, expertise, and project leadership.
• Automate routine tasks using Ansible to streamline operations.
• Maintain the Enterprise Satellite server and software deployment needs.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize production environments for mission-critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with standards and maintain thorough documentation.

Skills

Linux Administration

Ansible

Troubleshooting

Security communication

RH Satellite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

Leidos seeks a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support DoW HPC at Stennis Space Center, MS. Hybrid work with on-site 3 days/week and required active Secret clearance. Lead Linux team, automate with Ansible, and maintain Satellite deployments to meet production needs.

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years Linux sysadmin experience and DoD security certifications required. Strong RHExpertise and scripting skills are essential for mission-critical workloads.