Senior Linux Systems Administrator - On-Site Support

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux Server Systems Administrator to support the NDOC, with hands-on Linux administration in physical and virtual environments at Bethesda’s IC Campus. The role involves incident handling, patching, hardening, and continuous improvement of IT systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive Linux experience, familiarity with Red Hat Satellite/Spacewalk, and strong scripting abilities. On-site work, potential after-hours support, and a TS/SCI proximity requirement apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in relevant roles.
• Experience with Linux server administration, patching, and hardening.
• Background in diverse Linux/UNIX distributions (RHEL, Rocky, Oracle, Ubuntu).
• Knowledge of DoD 8140.03 / IT System Admin requirements is a plus.
• Familiarity with configuration management and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, administration, and monitoring of Linux systems in physical and virtual environments.
• Support implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems; distinguish user vs enterprise issues.
• Support end user workstations, including desktop applications.
• Coordinate with customers to collect data, analyze requirements, and implement solutions for incidents.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement to improve operations.
• Develop solutions to complex technical issues and provide RCA reports.
• Provide on-call support during outages and after-hours, potentially including shift work.
• Update 24/7/365 operations and monitoring documentation for staff.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows support

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Incident analysis

Documentation

On-call support

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Spacewalk

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

PowerShell

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Linux Server Systems Administrator to support the NDOC, with hands-on Linux administration in physical and virtual environments at Bethesda’s IC Campus. The role involves incident handling, patching, hardening, and continuous improvement of IT systems.

The ideal candidate has extensive Linux experience, familiarity with Red Hat Satellite/Spacewalk, and strong scripting abilities. On-site work, potential after-hours support, and a TS/SCI proximity requirement apply.