Leidos · 3 weeks ago
Senior Unix Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a Senior Unix Engineer to provide systems engineering, administration, and operational support for the Unix/Linux environment, focusing on maintaining and optimizing Linux-based systems.
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
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)
Preferred
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2)
CompTIA Linux+
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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