Linux Systems Engineer - Cloud & IAM, 99.9% Uptime

Leidos

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 94,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical identity and access management system. The role involves administering Linux systems, supporting cloud initiatives, and managing Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat.

A Panama shift schedule including weekends and holidays is required. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 2–4 years of Systems Administrator experience, and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
2–4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness for CI Poly.
Strong Linux background and infrastructure management best practices.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Linux systems across multiple program environments.
Support cloud initiatives that meet evolving customer requirements.
Administer program-owned collaboration applications (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat).
Manage user accounts and resolve access issues.
Monitor system performance and maintain 99.9% availability.
Coordinate with enterprise partners during outages and manage failovers.
Perform system checkouts, upgrades, and patches.
Ensure compliance with security requirements.
Document incidents, workarounds, root cause analyses, and actions.
Develop user guides and operational procedures for program tools.