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Leidos · 4 weeks ago

Senior Unix Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is a company focused on digital modernization, currently seeking a Senior Unix Engineer to provide systems engineering, administration, and operational support for Unix/Linux environments. The role involves maintaining and optimizing Linux-based systems, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating with operations teams to troubleshoot system-related issues.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems (RedHat)

Manage system performance, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting

Ensure system security by configuring to CIS recommended baselines and applying patches and updates

Collaborate with the other operations teams to configure environments and troubleshoot system-related issues

Third party application installation and support

Monitor and resolve hardware, software, and networking issues in a timely manner

Perform routine system upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks

Provide troubleshooting and technical support for escalated issues

Resolve incidents and tasks as assigned

Provide emergency response to critical outages or incidents

Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for internal use

Qualification

Linux expertiseRed Hat SatelliteShell scriptingNetworking protocolsVirtualization technologiesVersion control (Git)System security best practicesPublic Trust clearanceDoD IAT Level 2 CertificationRHCELPIC-2CompTIA Linux+Organizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and 8–12 years of experience OR a Master's degree with 6–10 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Skills commensurate with primary responsibilities described above

Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, etc.)

Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)

Expertise in shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) and troubleshooting

Experience with version control tools like Git

Expertise in Red Hat Satellite

Understanding of system security best practices and automation tools

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to complete technical projects independently

Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Candidate must be able to meet DoD IAT Level 2 Certification requirements (Currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)