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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Slidell, LA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $73,450.0 - $132,775.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Supercomputing, Virtualization Technology, Enterprise Software Applications, High Performance Computing, Software Troubleshooting, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/linux-systems-administrator-895b71 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship is required. * Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret eligibility prior to start. * Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant Linux Systems Administration experience. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * Current DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification - Security+ CE or equivalent - prior to start. * Current Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or CompTIA Linux+ certification prior to start. * Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. * Experience installing, configuring, patching, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems. * Familiarity with Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise Linux management tools. * Experience with or working knowledge of Ansible and infrastructure automation. * Working knowledge of Linux security, permissions, networking, storage, and system performance. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Must be local to or within commuting distance of Stennis Space Center, MS. Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC), supercomputing, or large-scale computing environments. * Experience supporting DoW, federal government, or other mission-critical environments. * Hands-on Red Hat Satellite administration experience. * Experience creating or modifying Ansible playbooks. * Linux scripting experience using Bash, Python, or similar technologies. * Familiarity with enterprise storage, networking, or virtualization technologies. * Experience supporting large-scale or highly available Linux environments. ## Description Are you a Linux Systems Administrator ready to take your skills beyond the traditional enterprise environment?, * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems. * Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain Linux operating systems and supporting software. * Monitor system health, availability, capacity, and performance and proactively address potential issues. * Support Red Hat Satellite for enterprise software deployment, patching, and system management. * Use Ansible to automate system administration, configuration, and recurring operational tasks. * Troubleshoot Linux operating system, application, hardware, storage, networking, and performance issues. * Assist with system performance tuning and optimization across production environments. * Perform software installation and configuration in accordance with established security and configuration standards. * Participate in testing and validation of new hardware, software, and system changes. * Ensure systems comply with established security policies, configuration baselines, and operational procedures. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides. * Collaborate with senior administrators, engineers, users, and other technical teams to resolve technical issues and support mission requirements. * Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices across the team. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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