UNIX/Linux System Engineer – Mid

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $87.1k - $157.4k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔬 Science

Defense • Cybersecurity • Science

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Administer UNIX/Linux servers on a daily basis to ensure availability, performance, and operational stability. • Maintain server hardware and operating system software across assigned environments. • Build and image servers using approved imaging and provisioning tools. • Execute routine maintenance activities, including updates, configuration changes, and lifecycle tasks. • Perform regular patching of UNIX/Linux systems to maintain security posture and platform currency. • Apply server hardening standards and secure configuration baselines in accordance with SEC policy direction. • Perform automated deployments for approved UNIX/Linux server builds and updates. • Maintain technical documentation and change-control records to support operational governance and audit readiness. • Work primarily in virtualized infrastructure environments supporting UNIX/Linux guest systems. • Support repeatable deployment and configuration activities for UNIX/Linux systems using approved enterprise methods. • Assist with operational monitoring and system health activities for virtual server environments. • Perform basic troubleshooting and restoration for UNIX/Linux server incidents and service issues. • Escalate complex technical issues to Senior Administrators with clear diagnostics and impact details. • Update incident, request, and change records in approved ticketing systems. • Collaborate across infrastructure and operations teams to improve reliability and reduce repeat incidents.

🎯 Requirements

• This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering). In lieu of degree, additional experience may be required. • Ability to obtain and maintain SEC Public Trust. • Minimum 4 years of experience administrating servers and systems, specializing in UNIX/Linux operating systems or additional year of experience can be considered in lieu of degree • Must possess a Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification or equivalent. • Experience with server imaging, patching, hardening, automated deployments, basic troubleshooting, and escalation in virtualized environments. • UNIX/Linux system administration • Server hardware and operating system maintenance • Server imaging using common imaging tools • Patching, hardening, and automated server deployments • Basic troubleshooting and escalation of complex issues to Senior Administrators • Operations in virtualized server environments

🏖️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement