Junior Linux System Administrator

Summary

Leidos is a leading technology and industry company focused on delivering innovative solutions for government and commercial customers. They are seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator who will be responsible for daily system administration and operational support activities in local and wide area network environments.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily Linux system administration and O&M support activities in support of a local area network and wide area network environments
• Daily sustainment of existing Linux computers and servers
• Monitoring infrastructure systems, applications, and processes
• Ensuring that all issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner
• Providing support for all infrastructure systems
• Responding to hardware and software incidents impacting local users
• Working with and taking directions from senior system administrators
• Configuration, setup and maintenance of numerous air-gapped Information Systems (IS) and networks
• User account management, administration, access/controls and support
• Installation, configuration, and management of servers and performance
• Client-server support, Linux software packages and hardware upgrades
• Providing regression testing on new software releases
• Securing and maintaining all components IAW established Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and customer directives
• Verifying and maintaining security configuration of the multiple Information Systems
• Patch and anti-virus definition management
• Managing daily break/fix scenarios, updates, backups, monitoring and user management
• Hardware troubleshooting (COTS PC, printer, networks, and encryption hardware)
• Monitoring IT tickets and tasking to ensure requirements are addressed in a timely manner according to priority
• Developing/documenting standard operating procedures
• Endpoint Protection within Linux environment
• Adhering to best practices and providing the highest quality of service and support

Skills

• Bachelors' degree and 0-4 years of experience, Associate degree and 6-8 years or High School diploma and 8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Able to obtain within 6 months DoD 8140/8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II (Security+ CE or higher)
• Hands-on experience in Linux Server and workstation environments
• Demonstrated understanding in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Virtualized Machine (VM) architecture
• Demonstrated understanding of system configuration and apply security controls under Risk Management Framework
• Demonstrated understanding of computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management)
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications both written and oral
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Bowie Maryland
• Active and current DoD Secret clearance. (U.S. citizenship is required)
• Understanding of Linux software
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelors' degree and 0-4 years of experience, Associate degree and 6-8 years or High School diploma and 8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Able to obtain within 6 months DoD 8140/8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II (Security+ CE or higher)
• Hands-on experience in Linux Server and workstation environments
• Demonstrated understanding in the design, implementation, and sustainment of Virtualized Machine (VM) architecture
• Demonstrated understanding of system configuration and apply security controls under Risk Management Framework
• Demonstrated understanding of computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management)
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications both written and oral
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Bowie Maryland
• Active and current DoD Secret clearance. (U.S. citizenship is required)

Nice to Haves

• Understanding of Linux software
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement