Linux Systems Administrators

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary: $116,350–$210,325 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 110 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $147k

This role $163k

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This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $113,610–$179,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $147k for comparable roles.

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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 357 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 305 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Linux Systems Administrators

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Linux Systems Administrators - All Levels join the Cyber & Analytics Business Area to support mission-focused Intelligence Community environments. These roles involve performing secure system administration and ensuring SSP compliance within classified operational environments. The daily work involves managing Linux distributions such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, and CentOS while handling storage management, networking, and system troubleshooting. Candidates will utilize virtualization or container technologies, perform scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or Salt, and manage infrastructure involving FreeIPA, Centrify, LDAP, Active Directory, PKI, TLS, and cryptographic technologies. The technical scope includes supporting STE/STN systems and potentially managing AWS cloud environments or KVM and Proxmox platforms. This role addresses critical problems in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence, and Cryptographic Key Management within the intelligence sector.

Skills

Linux RHEL Rocky Linux CentOS Bash Python Ansible Salt Virtualization AWS KVM Proxmox FreeIPA Centrify LDAP Active Directory PKI TLS Networking Storage Management

What you'll do

Administer Linux systems across RHEL, Rocky Linux, and CentOS distributions.
Provide STE/STN support within mission-focused Intelligence Community environments.
Manage virtualization technologies and containerized environments.
Develop scripts for automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or Salt.
Perform storage management, networking tasks, and system troubleshooting.
Ensure SSP compliance and maintain secure system administration protocols.
Support classified operational environments while maintaining high security standards.
Manage cryptographic keys and infrastructure including PKI and TLS technologies.

What we're looking for

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Experience in Linux systems administration (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, or similar).
Experience with STE/STN support and SSP compliance for secure system administration.
Proficiency in virtualization and/or container technologies.
Skills in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, Salt, or similar tools.
Experience supporting classified operational environments.
Experience with storage management, networking, and system troubleshooting.
Bachelor's degree required (or an additional 5 years of relevant experience as a substitute).

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