Principal Linux Systems Administrator

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Systems Administrator in our Intelligence Sector, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . As a Linux Systems Administrator you will support the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems. You will manage IT infrastructure and processes, ensuring the smooth operation of client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices. Your role will involve configuring and managing UNIX and Windows operating systems, troubleshooting, maintaining network integrity, and enhancing system performance. This position is eligible for a 10,000$ Sign‑On Bonus! Primary Responsibilities Maintain STE/STN Compliance: Ensure systems meet security and compliance standards. Account and Access Management: Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment, implementing security procedures and tools. System Configuration and Management: Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems, install and load software, troubleshoot, maintain network integrity, and implement system enhancements. IT Support and Troubleshooting: Provide day‑to‑day IT support, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices. User Assistance: Assist users in accessing and using IT systems, providing support for escalated tickets and detailed analysis. System Optimization and Capacity Planning: Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning. Dispatch System and Hardware Support: Support dispatch systems and hardware issues, configure and install system hardware/software, and maintain server and domain security requirements. Basic Qualifications Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, bringing the required experience to 20 years. Technical Skills: Experience with LINUX, Windows, and Virtualization. Security Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $116,350.00 – $210,325.00. Benefits include Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match (immediate vesting), Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos