Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos

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1677 Disa-Pacific Ford Island Hi, US Posted 18 days ago $92,300–$166,850 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos seeks a seasoned Linux System Administrator at Ford Island, Hawaii, to support DISA's GSM-O II contract. This role involves maintaining multi-user systems running Redhat Linux and Windows Server in both on-premises and cloud environments, with a focus on ensuring system stability and performance through tasks like setting up administrator accounts, tuning system performance, and coordinating software installations. The candidate will also develop and enforce policies for resource allocation, create detailed documentation, and provide coaching to junior staff while adhering to service level agreements. Essential skills include experience with VMware Vcenter, AWS cloud environments, shell scripting in bash and Perl, and knowledge of DISA STIGs. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and DoD 8750 certification at IAT II level, along with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.

Skills

Redhat Linux VMware AWS Shell_scripting Perl DISA_STIGS TCP/IP BMC_ITSM Windows_Server ITIL_v3/Foundation

What you'll do

  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user Linux and Windows Server systems.
  • Tune system performance, install software, and manage mass storage space.
  • Coordinate with network administrators to ensure system stability and security.
  • Develop and monitor policies for computing resource allocation and usage.
  • Provide on-call support during extended hours and weekends as required.
  • Create, maintain, and implement detailed documentation for system operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 8 years of experience with Unix or Redhat Linux.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance required.
  • DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II (e.g., Security+ce).
  • Experience with VMware Vcenter and associated products.
  • Shell scripting expertise, including bash and Perl.
  • Knowledge of DISA STIGs and application of security settings.

Market check

Salary context

This $92,300–$166,850 range sits above 25% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,282–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,143–$203,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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