Principal Linux Engineer

Leidos, Inc.
Aurora, United States of America
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 278K

Job location

Aurora, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Agile Methodologies
Systems Engineering
Confluence
JIRA
Information Systems
Linux
Networking Hardware
Linux System Administration
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Visio
Performance Tuning
Virtualization Technology
Reliability of Systems
Information Technology
Atlassian Tools

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to support a complex, mission-critical program for the Warfighter, implementing cutting-edge technologies with lasting impact. If you're a proactive self-starter with systems engineering experience and strong Linux administration skills, we want you on our team., * Derive functional, system, and performance requirements; develop systems engineering artifacts (CONOPs, architecture diagrams, etc.)

  • Write and review technical documentation; participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities
  • Support DoD and Government Certification/Accreditation processes; manage accounts, access controls, and security procedures
  • Configure and manage UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems; install/load software, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements
  • Maintain network integrity, optimize system performance, and conduct system capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide IT support for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile platforms; support dispatch systems and hardware issues
  • Ensure overall system reliability and operational support across infrastructure and platforms

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 15 years of related experience. Candidates with bachelors degrees will require 17 years of related experience and will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and virtualization
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Agile methodologies, MS Project, and Visio
  • Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits & conditions

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

About the company

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Engineer in our Intelligence Sectors 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., Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

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