Senior Linux Systems Administrator with 10K sign on bonus
Company: Leidos
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Principal Linux Systems Administrator Leidos | Intelligence
Sector – Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) Leidos has an
exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Systems Administrator to
join our Intelligence Sector within CABA. Our team leads the way in
Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), SIGINT,
Mission Software, and advanced analytics supporting critical
national security missions. At Leidos, we offer competitive
benefits including PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) with 6% match
(immediate vesting), flexible schedules, stock purchase plans, paid
parental leave, and ongoing training and education support . $10K
Sign-On Bonus Available What you will be doing As a Linux Systems
Administrator, you will support the implementation, maintenance,
and optimization of IT systems and infrastructure. You’ll play a
key role in ensuring system performance, security compliance, and
operational reliability across a variety of environments. Key
Responsibilities Ensure systems meet STE/STN security and
compliance requirements Manage user accounts, access controls, and
security tools Configure and maintain Linux/UNIX and Windows
systems Provide IT support and troubleshooting across servers,
storage, networks, and mobile devices Monitor system performance
and resolve issues to maintain network integrity Support system
optimization, capacity planning, and automation efforts Assist
users and resolve escalated technical issues Install and maintain
hardware/software and support dispatch systems Basic Qualifications
Experience: 10 years as a System Administrator supporting programs
of similar scope and complexity Education: Bachelor’s degree in a
technical field (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of
degree) Technical Skills: Ansible (playbook development and
maintenance) VMware administration AWS (EC2, EFS, S3 fundamentals)
Automation and scripting VMDK creation/deployment HP hardware and
remote management Cross-team collaboration Clearance: Active TS/SCI
with Polygraph required cssrc conmd 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. Original Posting:
March 24, 2026 For U.S. Positions: 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 $92,300.00 -
$166,850.00 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.
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