Senior Linux Engineer

Leidos; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement Infrastructure as Code for deployments and to manage Red Hat Linux environments at Langley AFB, VA.

You will develop Ansible playbooks, automate with Terraform and Packer, and maintain security hardening while collaborating with CI/CD teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s with 6+ years; other experience may count.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II – CompTIA Security+ CE.
• 6+ years Linux administration experience.
• Experience with Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Rancher.
• Experience with Puppet, Ansible, or Salt.
• Virtualization experience required.
• Shell scripting in Bash or Python.
• Understanding of LDAP and SSO technologies.
• Strong automation focus and IaC familiarity.
• Customer-service mindset and proactive work style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer and deploy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and critical applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation.
• Automate deployments using Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.
• Patch management, upgrades, and security hardening of RHEL systems.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with other teams.
• Maintain CI/CD integration of automation across environments.
• Monitor performance and ensure security compliance.

Skills

Linux Administration

Ansible

RHEL

Automation

Scripting (Bash/Python)

LDAP/SSO

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Podman

Docker

Kubernetes

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation Platform

Terraform

Packer

OpenShift

Job description

Description

Senior Linux Engineer

Langley AFB, VA

TS/SCI Required

The Defense Sector at Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Engineer to design and implement Infrastructure as Code for various deployments and to manage servers, and related services. The Senior Linux Engineer willbe responsible forimplementing, managing,installingand upgrading our Red Hat Linux environments.The job duties will be performed on site at Langley Air Force base, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the administration, and deployment of server hardware, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Operating Systems, and critical applications.Design, develop, andmaintainAnsible playbooks and roles for infrastructure automation.
• Implement and manage configuration management using Ansible across our RHEL systems.
• Automating deployments using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Terraform, and Packer.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Ansible deployments and RHEL environments.
• Optimize existing Ansible code and RHEL configurations for improved performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate Ansible automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and Maintain RHEL systems, including patch management, upgrades, and security hardening.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and developments in Ansible, RHEL, and related technologies.
• Research emerging tools and technologies that help improve automation,securityand performance.
• Ensure compliance with current security policies and remediations.
• Proactivelymonitorand measure systems performance to detect trends and catch problems before users areimpacted.
• Work closely with other support teams to ensure incident events are handledin a timely manner.
• Administer andmaintainSatellite/Capsule management systems.
• Routinely apply security and application patches to systems and container images, ensuring that vulnerabilities are mitigated, and softwareoperateseffectively.
• Handle incoming technical escalations from Service Desk, Network Security Operations Center, Tier II, and other support teams.
• Document and map architecture of the current RHEL environment and support the development of an Infrastructure Automation roadmap.
• Assistwith retrospective related activities and support various efforts related to operational improvements.
• Contribute to documentation in the Knowledge Base, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions, and job aids.
• Continuously cross-train to also support other technical tasks and responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active and current DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II - CompTIA Security+ CE required.
• 6+ years of Linux Administration.
• Experience with containerization products such asPodman, Docker, Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, or Rancher.
• Experience with configuration management systems like Puppet, Ansible, or Salt.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies.
• Shell scripting experience with at least one scripting language: Bourne shell, sed, awk, Perl, or python.
• Understanding of LDAP and SSO technologies.
• Strong focus on automation.
• Familiar with writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to think strategically and proactively (rather than reactionary).
• Ability to work in a fast passed, highly dynamic environment and learn on the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deepunderstanding of QEMU/KVM and RHEL networking.
• Expert in the Administration of Red Hat Satellite.
• Expert in the Administration and use of Ansible Automation Platform / Ansible Tower.
• Linux+ certification

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Original Posting:

October 23, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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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