Linux System Administrator

Description

Leidos Corporate Information Security team, within the Digital Modernization sector, currently has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator in our Omaha NE office. This position is an exciting opportunity to use your experience providing advanced computing solutions in a heterogeneous environment. We use a wide array of Linux and Windows systems in a tightly integrated environment with a focus on security and high performance computing.

If you want to work in a diverse environment that allows you to get into every aspect of supporting complex computing systems this is a great opportunity!

You must currently hold an active Secret clearance with eligibility to be cleared for Top Secret and Special Access Programs.

• Configuration, setup and maintenance of numerous air-gapped Information Systems (IS) and networks
• Verify and maintain security configuration of the multiple Information Systems
• Secure and maintain all components IAW established Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and customer directives
• Manage daily break/fix scenarios, updates, backups, monitoring and user management
• Patch and anti-virus definition management
• Hardware troubleshooting (COTS PC, printer, networks, and encryption hardware)
• Monitor customer request and tasking to ensure requirements are addressed in a timely manner according to priority
• Strong desire to adhere to best practices and provide the highest quality of service and support.

• Bachelors’ degree and 4-8 years of experience, Associate degree and 6-8 years or High School diploma and 8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II (Security+ce or higher)
• Must hold current Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret and Special Access Programs clearance.
• Hands‑on experience in Linux Server and workstation environments.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Virtualized Machine (VM) architecture
• Experience with system configuration and apply security controls under Risk Management Framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management).
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications both written and oral
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite.
• Experience with container management to include Kubernetes, Podman, and Docker
• Experience working with cloud systems (Azure, AWS)
• Understanding of Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) requirements
• Experience with IS implementation as defined in the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Understanding of Dev Ops best practices and system development lifecycle automation
• Experience in Kubernetes and other Dev Ops container management methodologies and automation
• Current experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS)
• Detailed experience with the Risk Management Framework
• Experience with NIST 800-53
• Documented Computing Environment (CE) training
• Experience in ACAS or Nessus vulnerability scanning
• Knowledgeable in audit log reduction tools (Graylog or Splunk)
• Advanced DoDI 8570 certification
• Shell Scripting
• Windows or Linux Certifications
• In‑depth Hardware Experience

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For U.S. Positions:
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.

$87,100.00 - $

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