Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Security & Virtualization

Leidos LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical environment in Chantilly, VA. This hands-on role covers Linux administration, virtualization, and security/compliance across a multi-network setting.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and several years of systems engineering and security experience, including vulnerability management and configuration management.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with the required Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and approximately 4 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and engineering.
• Experience maintaining security posture including scans, audits, and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a virtualized environment.
• Maintain operational security posture and perform vulnerability scans, audits, remediation, and compliance activities.
• Implement security configurations and configuration management for hardware, software, firmware, and security components.
• Support systems engineering activities including planning, designing, and improving system processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, technicians, analysts, and users to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Linux system administration

System engineering

Security operations

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

Docker

Red Hat Virtualization

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical environment in Chantilly, VA. This hands-on role covers Linux administration, virtualization, and security/compliance across a multi-network setting.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and several years of systems engineering and security experience, including vulnerability management and configuration management.