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Leidos

Senior Linux System Administrator

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

The Senior Linux System Administrator will work within a team engineers, developers and system administrators, adding new capabilities to our enclaves, as well as ensuring the existing systems are ...

Leidos

Senior Linux System Administrator

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

The Senior Linux System Administrator will work within a team engineers, developers and system administrators, adding new capabilities to our enclaves, as well as ensuring the existing systems are ...

Leidos

Senior Linux System Administrator

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

The Senior Linux System Administrator will work within a team engineers, developers and system administrators, adding new capabilities to our enclaves, as well as ensuring the existing systems are ...

ManTech

Linux Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$85K - $141K/yr

You will be responsible for the operating system software and its seamless integration with ... Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the ...

BCMC

Linux Systems Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop ... Ansible System Administration to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced ...

MANTECH

Linux Systems Administrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site

As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will help maintain and enhance the Sponsor's Linux ... You will be responsible for the operating system software and its seamless integration with ...

BCMC

Linux Systems Administrator

Arlington, VA · On-site

Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop ... Ansible System Administration to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux system administrator contract in Virginia is $51.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.77 and $61.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Linux System Administrator Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where an IT professional manages and maintains Linux-based systems for an organization. Responsibilities typically include server setup, system monitoring, troubleshooting, security management, and performance optimization. Contract positions may last for a few months to a year or more, depending on the employer's needs. These roles are often found in industries that rely heavily on Linux servers, such as cloud computing, finance, and cybersecurity. Contractors may work on-site or remotely and are usually compensated on an hourly or project basis.

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To thrive as a Linux System Administrator Contract, you need strong expertise in Linux operating systems, shell scripting, server management, and troubleshooting, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant experience. Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Docker, VMware, and certifications like RHCSA or CompTIA Linux+ are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These qualities are essential for maintaining system reliability, collaborating with teams, and meeting the fast-paced demands of contract assignments.

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As a Linux System Administrator Contractor, you will typically be tasked with deploying, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux servers to ensure optimal performance and security. Your daily work may include applying software updates, managing user accounts, automating processes with scripts, and responding to incidents or service requests. Contractors often work closely with development, DevOps, and IT security teams, providing technical support and collaborating to implement infrastructure improvements. Project assignments can vary widely based on the client’s needs, offering opportunities to work with cloud platforms, virtualization, and integrating new technologies.

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Senior Linux System Administrator

Senior Linux System Administrator

Leidos

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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Job description

The Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) program at Leidos is looking to add a Senior Linux System Administrator. Our mission is to develop tools for the United States Department of Defense test and training communities, to increase the speed of the development cycle, to get capabilities to the warfighter more rapidly. The Senior Linux System Administrator will work within a team engineers, developers and system administrators, adding new capabilities to our enclaves, as well as ensuring the existing systems are secure and performing as intended.

This position is required to work on-site in our Alexandria, VA office.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for installing and maintaining Linux servers.
  • Provide technical leadership for migrating on premise infrastructure to hybrid cloud solution.
  • Provide support for troubleshooting from OS to application-level issues.
  • Manage networking equipment including switches, routers and firewalls.
  • Manage configuration and maintenance of core enclave infrastructure services including DCHP, DNS, e-mail, Apache Web Servers, Tomcat application servers, Atlassian applications, MariaDB database servers.
  • Configure and monitor security tools required for DoD networks.
  • Participate and contribute to design discussions related to improving the capabilities, performance and security posture of new and existing services.

Basic Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with at least an active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
  • DoD 8570 IAT level I compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
  • DoD 8570 IAT level III compliant.

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Original Posting:June 4, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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