Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos Inc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Leidos Inc is looking for a LINUX Systems Administrator to support DoD scientists at Stennis Space Center. The successful candidate will manage RedHat Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security while leading a skilled team.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree, an active Secret clearance, and relevant Linux certifications. Benefits include competitive compensation and health programs.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain Interim Secret eligibility.
• Minimum of 8 years related experience in Linux systems administration.
• Effective communication skills with users and office staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems.
• Lead a team of Linux administrators, guiding and mentoring them.
• Automate routine tasks using Ansible to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.

Skills

RedHat Linux administration

Ansible automation

Team leadership

Performance tuning

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Linux+

Security+

RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a LINUX Systems Administrator to support DoD scientists and warfighters at Stennis Space Center. The role requires ensuring reliable access to the DoD’s largest supercomputing center and operating powerful supercomputers.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Perform systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, and software upgrades.
• Lead a team of high-performing Linux administrators, providing guidance, technical expertise, and project leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Maintain and manage the Enterprise Satellite server, ensuring it meets the organization’s software deployment and update needs.
• Automate routine and complex tasks using Ansible, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
• Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels, adhering to established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Identify and address performance issues and optimize the production environment for mission‑critical systems.
• Perform acceptance testing of modules, subsystems, and total systems.
• Responsible for software installation, configuration, and ensuring adherence to configuration guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Maintain documentation and records to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Secret clearance or be able to obtain Interim Secret eligibility prior to start. US citizenship required.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Must hold current DoD 8570 IAT II certification – Security+ and one of the following Linux certifications: Linux+ or RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) prior to start.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in written form with users and office staff.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

Pay Range

$92,300.00 - $166,850.00

EEO Statement

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.