Junior Linux Administrator

Description

The Multi Domain Solutions Division at Leidos is looking for a Junior Linux Administrator ready to support a fast-paced program with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The Junior Linux Administrator will assist in integrating security practices into our Environment Development and Management team. The Linux Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining Linux-based systems within a DoD program environment. This role includes system configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring the security and integrity of Linux servers and workstations. The administrator will work closely with cross-functional teams to support system deployments, software updates, and operational readiness, ensuring that all systems meet security, performance, and availability requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems and servers.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Manage system patches, upgrades, and security hardening in compliance with DoD policies.
• Provide support for system backups, disaster recovery, and data integrity.
• Assist in managing system access, user accounts, and security configurations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support software deployments and integrations.
• Ensure system documentation is maintained and up to date.
• Participate in incident response and resolve issues related to system performance, security, and availability.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with a Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelors Degree with 2+ years of experience or master's degree in computer science or similar field
• Experience with system security, patch management, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+).
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus).

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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