Principal Linux Systems Administrator

Via Logic LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Systems Administrator in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).

The role focuses on security engineering, computer network operations, and mission software, with a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. A Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance is required, along with extensive Linux/Windows experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years as a System Administrator on comparable programs/contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years can substitute for degree.
• Linux/Windows and virtualization experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain STE/STN Compliance and security standards.
• Manage accounts, access rights, and security procedures.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install software, troubleshoot, and optimize systems.
• Provide day-to-day IT support for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Assist users with access and usage of IT systems and escalated tickets.
• Perform capacity planning and system optimization.
• Support hardware issues and maintain server/domain security requirements.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Systems Administrator in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team works in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management.

Pay and Benefits

Competitive benefits including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more.

10k Sign on Bonus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain STE/STN Compliance: Ensure systems meet security and compliance standards.
• Account and Access Management: Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment, implementing security procedures and tools.
• System Configuration and Management: Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install/load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements.
• IT Support and Troubleshooting: Provide day‑to‑day IT support, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• User Assistance: Assist users in accessing and using IT systems, providing support for escalated tickets and detailed analysis.
• System Optimization and Capacity Planning: Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Dispatch System and Hardware Support: Support dispatch systems and hardware issues, configure and install system hardware/software, and maintain server and domain security requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years as a System Administrator on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. Five (5) years of additional System Administrator experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree, bringing required experience to 20 years.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Linux, Windows, and virtualization.
• Security Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

Pay Range

$116,350.00 – $210,325.00

The range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and other law.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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