2025-05-08
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Columbia
Maryland
21045
United States
Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Systems Administrator in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Position Overview
Are you looking for a dynamic and challenging opportunity to support a high-tech program for the Warfighter, leveraging the latest advancements? Your search ends here! This is a pivotal moment to make a meaningful impact on a mission-critical initiative with lasting results. Leidos is expanding its team, seeking several Principal Linux Systems Administrators (SA-3) to contribute to this growing effort.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Manage daily activities related to the configuration and operation of IT systems.
Optimize system operations, troubleshoot issues, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Assist users in accessing and utilizing IT systems effectively, providing guidance and support as needed.
Configure and manage UNIX or other applicable operating systems, and implement enhancements for improved reliability and performance.
Monitor and resolve problems across client/server, storage, and network devices, including mobile devices.
Diagnose and resolve Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problems, ensuring efficient issue resolution.
Basic Qualifications:
Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator (SA) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Must have Linux administration experience
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
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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.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
