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# Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, Database Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Web Servers, Networking Hardware, Linux Servers, MariaDB, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B6C8EB0531354F4E8929CC470F6309B0/job/

## About the Role

* US Citizen with at least an active Secret clearance.
 * Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * 4+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
 * DoD 8570 IAT level I compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 6+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
 * DoD 8570 IAT level III compliant.

## Description

* Provide support for installing and maintaining Linux servers.
 * Provide technical leadership for migrating on premise infrastructure to hybrid cloud solution.
 * Provide support for troubleshooting from OS to application-level issues.
 * Manage networking equipment including switches, routers and firewalls.
 * Manage configuration and maintenance of core enclave infrastructure services including DCHP, DNS, e-mail, Apache Web Servers, Tomcat application servers, Atlassian applications, MariaDB database servers.
 * Configure and monitor security tools required for DoD networks.
 * Participate and contribute to design discussions related to improving the capabilities, performance and security posture of new and existing services.


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