Linux Systems Administrator - Junior

As the largest provider of IT services, Leidos develops and sustains large data and technology infrastructures and integrates complex law enforcement IT system for a number of US federal agencies. At Leidos we offer engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals and growth. This role would be serving a federal law enforcement agency in Clarksburg, WV.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems. System administrator will ensure the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users. The systems administrator could be focused in one or more of the following areas:
• A database administrator (DBA) maintains a database system and is responsible for the integrity of the data and the efficiency and performance of the system.
• A network administrator maintains network infrastructure such as switches and routers, and diagnoses problems with these or with the behavior of network-attached computers.
• A security administrator is a specialist in computer and network security, including the administration of security devices such as firewalls, as well as consulting on general security measures.
• A web administrator maintains web server services that allow for internal or external access to web sites.

Tasks include managing multiple sites, administering security, and configuring necessary components and software.

Responsibilities may also include software change management:

• A system programmer creates, modifies, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. They may also develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
• A computer operator performs routine maintenance and upkeep, such as changing backup tapes or replacing failed drives.
• Applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments
• Performs work that requires practical experience and training.
• Work is performed under supervision.

Preferred Experience:

• Infrastructure management: Set up and maintain infrastructure, including servers and cloud systems
• Process automation: Create and maintain automated processes for testing, deployment, and security
• Communication: Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to ensure effective communication
• Troubleshooting: Identify and fix issues in production, and monitor system performance
• Product updates: Launch product updates, and create integrations to improve the user experience
• Cybersecurity: Incorporate cybersecurity best practices into processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, other related discipline, or equivalent experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Typically requires 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to develop creative solutions
• Ability to work well within a small team environment
• Strong communication skills
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Technologies Desired:

• terraform
• ansible
• kubernetes
• istio
• aws: eks, ec2, s3, rds
• redis
• kibana
• elasticsearch
• grafana

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operating Systems: Linux
• Software development tools: JIRA, Confluence
• Languages/frameworks: JIRA
• Source control tools: GIT
• DOD Secret Clearance is required.

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Original Posting Date:
2025-01-30
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.