Linux Systems Administrator, Quality Assurance

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: MD
Salary: $92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted: 24 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 78 roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k

This role $130k

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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $129,500–$188,387 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

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

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Linux Systems Administrator, Quality Assurance

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As a Linux Systems Administrator - Quality Assurance, you will join a multidisciplinary operations team to maintain stable, secure, and repeatable Linux environments that support mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. Your daily responsibilities include configuring and maintaining Linux operating systems and network components, performing hardware troubleshooting, and resolving Tier 1 Help Desk incidents. You will develop Bash shell scripts to improve system stability and deployment repeatability while conducting capacity analysis and monitoring for improved reliability. The role requires proficiency in Linux administration, script development, and incident response to ensure high-quality computing environments. This position focuses on the technical challenge of maintaining infrastructure for testing and validation activities within a national security context. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and demonstrate expertise in managing enterprise IT systems and ensuring overall operational readiness across various platforms.

Skills

Linux Bash System Administration Troubleshooting Hardware Troubleshooting Capacity Analysis Resource Utilization Quality Assurance Incident Response Enterprise IT Systems

What you'll do

Configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems to ensure system integrity and availability.
Install and maintain operating system software while managing daily configuration activities.
Configure and maintain network components that support the enterprise Linux environments.
Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems and hardware.
Develop Bash shell scripts to improve system stability and deployment repeatability.
Perform system capacity analysis and monitor resources to identify opportunities for improved stability.
Provide technical feedback to management and customers regarding escalated operational issues.
Support the continuous improvement of Linux operational processes and testing activities.

What we're looking for

TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required at the time of application.
A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
Four years of relevant system administration experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.
Minimum of four years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions (preferred).

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