> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2918942-linux-administrator-or-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2918942-linux-administrator-or-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux administrator or systems engineer - **Company:** Nabout Leidos - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Multi-Factor Authentication, Firmware, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/337006/linux-systems-engineer-ts-sci-with-polygraph-virginia-va-chantilly ## About the Role n, * Active TS/SCI with the required Polygraph.\n * Bachelor's degree and approximately 4 years of relevant experience.\n * At least four years of recent experience supporting systems engineering, system administration, system processes, and/or software development methodologies.\n * Demonstrated hands-on experience with Linux system administration and engineering.\n * Experience maintaining the security posture of information systems, including system scans, security audits, and day-to-day security operations.\n * Experience with configuration management of system hardware, software, firmware, and security components.\n * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.\n * Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary technical team.\n * Strong verbal and written communication skills.\n, * Experience implementing or maintaining DISA STIGs or similar system-hardening/security-compliance requirements.\n * Experience with virtualization and container technologies such as VMware, Red Hat Virtualization, and Docker.\n * Experience configuring, deploying, or maintaining Identity and Access Management (IdAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and PKI-enabled systems.\n * Experience translating user and developer use cases into technical system requirements.\n * Experience documenting existing system architectures.\n * Experience supporting operational mission systems.\n ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)