Senior Linux Systems Engineer & QA Specialist

Leidos LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux environments enabling mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. You will resolve complex Linux issues while supporting enterprise operations, automation, system optimization, and advanced operational support activities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will improve Linux platform reliability, ensure systems are ready for testing and deployment, and communicate

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for the position.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of relevant system administration experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of nine (9) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems supporting enterprise IT environments.
• Install and maintain operating system software while ensuring system integrity, reliability, and availability.
• Configure and maintain network components supporting Linux environments.
• Manage daily Linux system configuration and operational activities.
• Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for enterprise IT systems.
• Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems and associated hardware.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and operating system issues while remaining engaged through issue resolution.
• Communicate operational status, issue resolution, and escalation information to management and customers.
• Develop Bash shell scripts that improve system stability and deployment repeatability.
• Support automation initiatives that improve consistency across Linux environments.
• Perform operating system enhancements that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Optimize Linux system operations through capacity analysis, resource utilization monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Analyze escalated operational issues and provide detailed technical feedback to management and customers.
• Support continuous improvement of Linux operational processes.
• Maintain reliable Linux environments supporting testing, validation, and operational readiness.
• Contribute to increasing operational efficiency across enterprise Linux platforms.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Incident response

Automation

System optimization

Performance analysis

Customer support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux environments enabling mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. You will resolve complex Linux issues while supporting enterprise operations, automation, system optimization, and advanced operational support activities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will improve Linux platform reliability, ensure systems are ready for testing and deployment, and communicate