Systems Engineer - Linux

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer in our Intelligence Sector’s, 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!, * Support all phases of the system engineering lifecycle from concept through sustainment

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and drawing packages
• Install, configure, and manage Linux-based systems (RedHat/CentOS/Rocky)
• Support and maintain GOTS software solutions
• Configure and manage STE/STN systems in connected and disconnected environments
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, users, and customers to support mission needs

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 4 years, or PhD with 2 years, or no degree with 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong Systems Administration (SA) experience
• Strong Linux experience, including installation, configuration, and management
• Experience with authentication/authorization (FreeIPA/Active Directory)
• Experience with STE/STN environments
• Experience installing and maintaining GOTS software
• Strong testing and troubleshooting skills, including scripting (Bash/Python)
• Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, * Familiarity with shared storage solutions
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Data flow experience
• Familiarity with Ansible or SALT
• Experience with Helm charts, YAML, or DevOps practices

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 .

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares., 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 .