Linux System Administrator

About the role

The Leidos Corporate Information Security team, within the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in their Omaha NE office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support advanced computing solutions in a diverse, integrated environment focusing on security and high performance computing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced computing solutions in a heterogeneous environment.
• Design, implement, and sustain containerized and virtual machine architectures.
• Apply security controls under the Risk Management Framework.
• Understand computer network concepts and apply them in a production environment.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Podman.
• Support Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS).
• Implement and maintain compliance with DoDI 8570 and NIST 800-53.
• Manage and analyze audit logs using tools like Graylog or Splunk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and security.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret and SAP clearances.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II (Security+CE or higher).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies and cloud systems (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite and IS implementation as per JSIG.
• Understanding of DevOps best practices and system development lifecycle automation.
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communication.
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of experience, or Associate degree and 6-8 years, or High School diploma and 8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Basic understanding of computer network concepts and hardware.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with system configuration and security controls.
• Experience with IS implementation as per JSIG.
• Experience with ACAS or Nessus vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with risk management frameworks and compliance.
• Documented Computing Environment (CE) training.

Skills

• Shell scripting.
• Red Hat Satellite.
• Kubernetes cluster management.
• Container orchestration and automation.
• Cloud systems (Azure, AWS).
• Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) requirements.
• DevOps best practices and system development lifecycle automation.
• ACAS or Nessus vulnerability scanning.
• Audit log reduction tools (Graylog or Splunk).
• NIST 800-53.
• Documented Computing Environment (CE) training.
• Advanced DoDI 8570 certification.
• Windows or Linux Certifications.
• In-depth hardware experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Retail retirement plans.

Pay

$87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Schedule

Full-time