Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alexandria, VA
Salary: $116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $163k

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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$213,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Senior Linux Systems Administrator

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Senior Linux Systems Admin (UiPath) joins the Digital Modernization team to support cloud modernization initiatives for the United States Coast Guard. This role involves managing and optimizing mission-critical systems across Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows platforms within AWS and Azure environments. The successful candidate will install and maintain UiPath Orchestrator services, manage infrastructure performance, and implement security controls following STIGs or RMF frameworks. Daily responsibilities include provisioning virtual machines, configuring load balancers, and managing databases like PostgreSQL and MSSQL. To automate repetitive tasks such as backups and deployments, the role requires proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python, alongside tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. The position addresses critical infrastructure challenges by ensuring secure, scalable cloud solutions to enhance operational agility and resilience across the Coast Guard enterprise.

Skills

RHEL Ubuntu CentOS AWS Azure UiPath PostgreSQL MSSQL Python Bash PowerShell Ansible Terraform Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Datadog CloudWatch Windows Server 365

What you'll do

Administer, patch, and harden RHEL, CentOS, and Ubuntu servers supporting mission-critical applications.
Install and maintain UiPath Orchestrator and related services on Linux hosts including load balancers and databases.
Manage system performance, capacity planning, and troubleshooting for automation infrastructure across AWS and Azure platforms.
Write Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate repetitive tasks like backups, updates, and deployments.
Automate provisioning, configuration management, and patching using tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
Implement security controls and hardening in accordance with STIGs, RMF, and other regulatory requirements.
Manage high-availability configurations, clustering, and disaster recovery for hybrid cloud environments.
Oversee user access, certificates, and secure service accounts to ensure operational integrity.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering (or 10+ years with a Master's degree).
At least 5 years of experience administering cloud-based applications such as MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, and AWS.
Proficiency in managing RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows Server environments.
Experience with UiPath systems and infrastructure is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or Terraform and monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus.
Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.

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