**Description** Leidos is seeking a **Linux Administrator** to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD **PROGRAM SUMMARY:** The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. Your role is critical to the overall operational and end User Experience (UX) as automation capabilities impacts each user across the global enterprise. **CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:** + Must hold an active Secret clearance prior to start. (US Citizenship required) **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Base OS Linux Admin experience would be good (Storage and Networking Fundamentals) + Experience with RedHat Satellite Servers + Experience building custom packages for RHEL/CentOS using RPM + Ansible experience + VMWare operations + Integration with AD and Linux + Install, configure, and maintain servers in a Linux environment + Monitor the health of the Linux servers through both automated and manual processes + Perform server hardware maintenance and security upgrades + Maintain documentation for procedures, configurations, and programs + Forecast backend infrastructure needs resulting from the migration of over 20 agencies into a single architecture + Design solutions, integrate, configure, test and deploy numerous types server-based applications based on Linux, and VMware operating systems. + Conduct data captures to obtain computing performance and system configuration information. **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience; additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. + Proficiency with enterprise-class server-based services such as: directory services, collaboration tools, monitoring tools, virtual infrastructure, and Linux. + DoD IAT Level II (Security+ ) certification or equivalent is required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team + Strong working knowledge of Unix system fundamentals and common network protocols + Experience managing Linux/UNIX operating systems in a heterogeneous environment. + Solid understanding of networked computing environment concepts + Microsoft Azure DISADES External Referral Eligible **Original Posting Date:** 2025-01-10 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. \#Featuredjob REQNUMBER: R-00151177 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.