Linux Integration Engineer

Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a passionate Linux System Administrator to join our team! In this role, you will be advocating the Air Force and Navy Next Generation USAF Mission Planning program and taking DevOps principles for the DoD to a whole new level. You will be part of a dynamic team that manages and designs a next-generation CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment and supports 30+ developer groups across many cutting-edge technology stacks.

As part of our team, you will have the chance to research and design new solutions for a large enterprise, with ample time to learn and train on existing solutions. You will be instrumental in driving real change for the DoD community and making a difference. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

**We are looking for a candidate that is local to either: Hanscom AFB or Point Mugu in San Diego.**

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Challenge:

• Architect and manage secure, high-availability systems, adhering to industry standards/best practices.
• Learn and adapt to Azure/AWS cloud resources, with opportunities for formal training.
• Manage a hybrid CI/CD environment utilizing both GOTS and OSS, supporting teams of developers.
• Configure and integrate authentication services across various web applications.
• Support multiple build, release, and deployment pipelines.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and deployments in the cloud environment.
• Document systems and processes for task tracking and team collaboration.

What Sets You Apart (our basic qualifications):

• U.S. Citizenship (No Green Card/Permanent Resident Card) is required to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) + years of relative experience, experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• In-depth experience in RedHat Linux installation, implementation, configuration, testing (functional and security), operations, maintenance, and system patching.
• Understanding of network design and topologies, including edge services & point-to-point VPN setup within cloud environments.
• Understanding of high availability solutions such as clustering, failover, and geographic redundancy.
• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint); strong documentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple contractors, government agencies, and other mission planning stakeholders.

You Might Also Have (our preferred qualifications):

• Microsoft Azure, AWS, RHEL, and/or Windows Server certification(s).
• Experience with Docker container and deployment technologies, such as Terraform, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm.
• Proficiency with a scripting programming language like Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Proficiency with configuration management techniques using Ansible.
• Familiar with making REST API calls and handling data in JSON or YAML formats.
• Experience supporting CI/CD tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps build pipelines.
• Atlassian Tools Suite experience (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, and Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with configuring and managing SQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL.
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP Firewall Solutions, load balancers, and/or reverse proxies.
• Familiarity with implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Experience with managing Anti-Virus tools like McAfee/Trellix ePO.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!