Linux System Administrator

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for a Systems Administrator in our Omaha NE office. This position reports directly to the Information Assurance Manager and 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!

Primary Responsibilities

• Configuration, setup and maintenance of numerous air-gapped Information Systems (IS) and networks

• Verify and maintain security configuration of the multiple Information Systems

• Manage daily break/fix scenarios, updates, backups, monitoring and user management

• Secure and maintain all components IAW established Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and customer directives

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Hand-on experience in Linux Server and workstation environments

• Working knowledge in Windows operating systems

• Understanding of computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management)

• Experience in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Virtualized Machine (VM) architecture

• Experience with system configuration and apply security controls under Risk Management Framework

• DoD 8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II

• Must be eligible for Special Access Programs

• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications both written and oral

• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision

• Bachelors' degree and 4 - 8 years of experience. Additional work experience can be taken into consideration in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with container management to include Kubernetes, Podman, and Docker

• Experience in Widows Server (to include Active Directory) and Window 10 workstation environments

• 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 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards as defined in ICD-705

• Understanding of DevOps best practices and system development lifecycle automation

• Experience in Kubernetes and other DevOps 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 (CISSP preferred)

• Shell Scripting

• Windows or Linux Certifications

• In-depth Hardware Experience

Pay Range:

Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.