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# nSenior Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Deployment, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Data Management, Comptia Linux+
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/298661/senior-linux-systems-administrator-mississippi-ms-stennis-space-center

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n
 * Current DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start.\n
 * One of the following Linux certifications prior to start: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), CompTIA Linux+, or LPIC-1\n
 * Active Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain Interim Secret eligibility prior to start (U.S. Citizenship required).\n
 * Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.\n
 * Experience with Red Hat Satellite administration.\n
 * Hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible.\n
 * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\n
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with technical teams, users, and others.\n, * Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) or large-scale enterprise environments.\n
 * Experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or other federal government customers.\n
 * Familiarity with virtualization technologies and enterprise storage solutions.\n
 * Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) to automate system administration tasks.\n

## Description

* Provide expert-level administration of RedHat Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.\n
 * Perform systems enhancement, configuration, maintenance, installation, and software upgrades.\n
 * Lead a team of high-performing Linux administrators, providing guidance, technical expertise, and project leadership.\n
 * Foster a collaborative and productive team environment, sharing lessons learned and best practices.\n
 * Maintain and manage the Enterprise Satellite server, ensuring it meets the organization's software deployment and updates needs.\n
 * Automate routine and complex tasks using Ansible, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.\n
 * Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels, adhering to established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.\n
 * Identify and address performance issues and optimize the production environment for mission-critical systems.\n
 * Perform acceptance testing of modules, subsystems, and total systems.\n
 * Responsible for software installation, configuration, and ensuring adherence to configuration guidelines.\n
 * Ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.\n
 * Maintain documentation and records to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements.\n


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