Linux Systems Engineer - Secure Virtualized Environments

Leidos; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical customer environment in Chantilly, VA. This hands-on role focuses on Linux servers in virtualized environments and maintaining system security and compliance.

The successful candidate will perform system administration, configuration management, virtualization, and security operations across a multi-network environment, with active TS/SCI eligibility and crossover suitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ~4 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on Linux system administration and engineering experience.
• Experience maintaining security posture including scans and audits.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems within a virtualized environment.
• Maintain operational security posture and support day-to-day security operations.
• Perform system vulnerability scans, security audits, remediation, and compliance activities.
• Implement and maintain system security configurations and requirements.
• Provide configuration management for hardware, software, firmware, and security components.
• Support system engineering activities, including planning, designing, and improving processes.
• Troubleshoot complex system and infrastructure issues and develop technical solutions.
• Support systems operating across multiple network environments.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, technicians, analysts, and users to resolve issues.

Skills

Linux admin

System engineering

Security compliance

Virtualization

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

Docker

RH Enterprise Linux

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical customer environment in Chantilly, VA. This hands-on role focuses on Linux servers in virtualized environments and maintaining system security and compliance.

The successful candidate will perform system administration, configuration management, virtualization, and security operations across a multi-network environment, with active TS/SCI eligibility and crossover suitability.