Linux Systems Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Leidos has an exciting opportunity for a Linux Systems Administrator supporting the Air Force Cryptologic Office’s Force Management Division (AFCO-CF) at Lackland AFB, TX which is part of a larger program supporting the Air Combat Command’s (ACC) Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission. Candidates must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered.

Primary Responsibilities

The Linux System Administrator’s roles and responsibilities are comprised of website lifecycle management, data cloud storage, and overall system management. Tasks will include administration and operation of software to support eLearning websites, data exchanges, content publication, website usage, and overall cloud storage requirements. The candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining system hardware and software. Additionally, the candidate will perform configuration updates, operate and maintain systems, troubleshoot and maintain servers, analyze issues that hamper system performance, performing all other supporting tasks, writing and modifying scripts, and taking accountability for changing contents of the files all while ensuring proper security protocols are executed.

Common web technology and toolsets used include Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP), Amazon Web Services, WordPress, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5

Basic Qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

• 5+ years of relevant experience (10+ years of experience highly desired).

• Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP (LAMP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web development (HTML5, CSS, PHP, SQL, WordPress)

• Current/recent experience with cloud-based applications (Amazon Web Services)

• Experience with DNS and CDNs a plus

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate

• Previous work within ACC/ISR and/or the Air Force Cryptologic Office

• Ability to network with external customers and problem solve

• Ability to work independently

Pay Range:

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.