Principal Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos

Actively hiring Posted this week
5943 Undisclosed Md Customer Site 20701 Posted 6 days ago $116,350$210,325 / year

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TL;DR

As a Principal Linux Systems Administrator in Leidos’ Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA), you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing IT system infrastructure. Your daily tasks include managing UNIX and Windows operating systems, ensuring compliance with STE/STN security standards, and providing comprehensive support for client/server/storage/network devices. You’ll also handle account management, network rights implementation, and dispatch system hardware issues while continuously optimizing system performance through capacity planning and resource utilization. This position requires extensive experience in Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies, along with a Top Secret/SCI clearance, making it ideal for seasoned professionals aiming to contribute to high-stakes cybersecurity initiatives at scale.

Skills

Linux Windows Virtualization STE/STN Compliance Network Integrity System Optimization Capacity Planning Dispatch Systems Server Security Domain Security User Support IT Troubleshooting Client Server Storage Network Devices Maintenance Tasks Security Procedures Account Management Access Control Software Installation System Configuration

What you'll do

  • Maintain STE/STN compliance for IT systems.
  • Manage accounts and access rights to ensure system security.
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems.
  • Provide daily IT support and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Optimize system operations and perform capacity planning.
  • Support dispatch systems and hardware configurations.
  • Implement and maintain server and domain security requirements.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience as a System Administrator supporting complex IT systems.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Expertise in Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies.
  • Strong background in maintaining system compliance and security standards.
  • Experience in managing user accounts, network rights, and access controls.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting and optimizing server/storage/network devices.

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