Linux Systems Administrator - Quality Assurance

Leidos•Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance to support Linux-based environments that enable mission-critical testing, validation, and operational readiness. As part of a multidisciplinary operations team, you will help maintain stable, secure, and repeatable Linux environments while supporting system administration, troubleshooting, automation, and day-to-day operational activities. Reliable Linux environments are essential to delivering dependable mission capabilities. As a Linux Systems Administrator – Quality Assurance, you will help ensure operational systems remain secure, stable, and ready to support testing and deployment activities. Your work directly contributes to maintaining high-quality computing environments that enable successful mission execution.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph, at time of Application, to be considered for the position.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) additional years of relevant system administration experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Intelligence Community or other national security missions.

Responsibilities

Configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems supporting enterprise IT environments.
Install and maintain operating system software while ensuring system integrity, reliability, and availability.
Configure and maintain network components supporting Linux environments.
Manage daily Linux system configuration and operational activities.
Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for enterprise IT systems.
Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 Help Desk incidents involving Linux systems and associated hardware.
Support hardware troubleshooting efforts and remain engaged through issue resolution.
Communicate issue status and operational updates to management and internal customers.
Develop Bash shell scripts that improve system stability and deployment repeatability.
Support operating system enhancements that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
Assist with system capacity analysis and resource utilization activities.
Monitor Linux environments to identify opportunities for improved operational stability.
Analyze escalated operational issues and provide technical feedback to management and customers.
Support continuous improvement of Linux operational processes.
Assist in maintaining reliable Linux environments supporting testing and validation activities.
Contribute to overall operational readiness across enterprise Linux platforms.