Linux Systems QA Specialist

Leidos; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux-based environments that enable mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. As part of a multidisciplinary operations team, you will help maintain stable, secure, and repeatable Linux environments while supporting system administration, troubleshooting, automation, and day-to-day operational activities.

Reliable Linux environments are essential to delivering dependable mission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems in enterprise IT environments.
• Install and maintain OS software while ensuring integrity, reliability, and availability.
• Configure and maintain network components supporting Linux environments.
• Develop Bash shell scripts to improve stability and deployment repeatability.
• Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems.

Skills

Linux admin

Troubleshooting

Bash scripting

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Bash

SSH

Networking basics

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux-based environments that enable mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. As part of a multidisciplinary operations team, you will help maintain stable, secure, and repeatable Linux environments while supporting system administration, troubleshooting, automation, and day-to-day operational activities.

Reliable Linux environments are essential to delivering dependable mission capabilities.