Senior Unix Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Unix Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Unix Engineer in Washington, DC
Leidos Digital Modernization Sector seeks a Senior Unix Engineer to deliver expert systems engineering, administration, and operational support for Unix/Linux environments at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) office. This hybrid role (1-2 days onsite) demands Linux mastery to maintain, harden, troubleshoot, and optimize RedHat-based systems across multiple domains in a high-stakes federal setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RedHat focus).
- Oversee performance monitoring, backups, and advanced troubleshooting.
- Secure systems via CIS baselines, timely patching, and updates.
- Collaborate cross-team on environment setups and issue resolution.
- Deploy and support third-party applications.
- Resolve hardware, software, networking incidents rapidly.
- Execute routine upgrades, patching, and compliance audits.
- Handle escalated support and critical outage responses.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of configs and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in CS/IS or related + 8-12 years exp. (Master’s +6-10 years; exp. may substitute).
- Expertise in Red Hat Satellite, Bash/Python scripting, Git.
- Strong networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
- DoD IAT Level 2 cert (Security+ CE, etc.); Public Trust eligible.
- Proven independent project delivery, problem-solving, communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- RHCE, LPIC-2, CompTIA Linux+.
Why Leidos?
Outthink, outbuild, outpace. We're recruiting disruptors for FTC missions. Pay: $107,900-$195,050 USD (factors include exp., skills). U.S. citizens only; position open min. 3 days from Dec 17, 2025.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- RedHat Linux administrationintermediate
- Shell scripting (Bash, Python)intermediate
- Red Hat Satelliteintermediate
- Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN)intermediate
- Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)intermediate
- System security (CIS baselines)intermediate
- Version control (Git)intermediate
- Troubleshooting and performance monitoringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field + 8–12 years experience OR Master’s + 6–10 years (experience)
- DoD IAT Level 2 Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP) (experience)
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (experience)
- RHCE or LPIC-2 (preferred) (experience)
- CompTIA Linux+ (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain RedHat Linux servers
- Manage system performance, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting
- Harden systems to CIS baselines, apply patches and updates
- Collaborate with operations teams for environment configuration and issue resolution
- Install and support third-party applications
- Monitor and resolve hardware, software, networking issues
- Perform upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks
- Provide escalated troubleshooting and emergency response to outages
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Hybrid work model (1-2 days onsite in DC)
- general: Support for DoD IAT Level 2 certifications
- general: Public Trust clearance sponsorship
- general: Dynamic federal mission environment at FTC
- general: Professional growth in Digital Modernization Sector
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package
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Senior Unix Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Unix Engineer in Washington, DC
Leidos Digital Modernization Sector seeks a Senior Unix Engineer to deliver expert systems engineering, administration, and operational support for Unix/Linux environments at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) office. This hybrid role (1-2 days onsite) demands Linux mastery to maintain, harden, troubleshoot, and optimize RedHat-based systems across multiple domains in a high-stakes federal setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (RedHat focus).
- Oversee performance monitoring, backups, and advanced troubleshooting.
- Secure systems via CIS baselines, timely patching, and updates.
- Collaborate cross-team on environment setups and issue resolution.
- Deploy and support third-party applications.
- Resolve hardware, software, networking incidents rapidly.
- Execute routine upgrades, patching, and compliance audits.
- Handle escalated support and critical outage responses.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of configs and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in CS/IS or related + 8-12 years exp. (Master’s +6-10 years; exp. may substitute).
- Expertise in Red Hat Satellite, Bash/Python scripting, Git.
- Strong networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
- DoD IAT Level 2 cert (Security+ CE, etc.); Public Trust eligible.
- Proven independent project delivery, problem-solving, communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- RHCE, LPIC-2, CompTIA Linux+.
Why Leidos?
Outthink, outbuild, outpace. We're recruiting disruptors for FTC missions. Pay: $107,900-$195,050 USD (factors include exp., skills). U.S. citizens only; position open min. 3 days from Dec 17, 2025.
Locations
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- RedHat Linux administrationintermediate
- Shell scripting (Bash, Python)intermediate
- Red Hat Satelliteintermediate
- Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN)intermediate
- Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)intermediate
- System security (CIS baselines)intermediate
- Version control (Git)intermediate
- Troubleshooting and performance monitoringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field + 8–12 years experience OR Master’s + 6–10 years (experience)
- DoD IAT Level 2 Certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP) (experience)
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (experience)
- RHCE or LPIC-2 (preferred) (experience)
- CompTIA Linux+ (preferred) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain RedHat Linux servers
- Manage system performance, monitoring, backups, and troubleshooting
- Harden systems to CIS baselines, apply patches and updates
- Collaborate with operations teams for environment configuration and issue resolution
- Install and support third-party applications
- Monitor and resolve hardware, software, networking issues
- Perform upgrades, patching, and security compliance checks
- Provide escalated troubleshooting and emergency response to outages
- Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Hybrid work model (1-2 days onsite in DC)
- general: Support for DoD IAT Level 2 certifications
- general: Public Trust clearance sponsorship
- general: Dynamic federal mission environment at FTC
- general: Professional growth in Digital Modernization Sector
- general: Comprehensive Leidos benefits package
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