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Leidos

Linux System Administrator

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

The 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 ...

Bridge Defense

Linux System Administrator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

Bridge Defense seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to support the N6 IT Fleet Weather Center San Diego (FWCSD) department as it relates to system administration requirements and compliance. FWC-SD ...

BAE Systems

Linux System Administrator

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at ERDC in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The selected candidate will perform ...

BAE Systems

Linux System Administrator

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at ERDC in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The selected candidate will perform ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for linux system administrator night shift in the United States is $51.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Linux System Administrator Night Shift job involves managing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems during overnight hours. Responsibilities include system maintenance, security updates, performance optimization, and responding to incidents to ensure stability. This role is crucial for organizations that operate 24/7, such as data centers, financial institutions, or tech companies. Night shift admins often work independently and coordinate with day teams for seamless operations. Strong Linux expertise, scripting skills, and proactive problem-solving are essential.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Linux system administrator night shift?

As a Linux System Administrator on the night shift, your main responsibilities include monitoring server performance, responding to system alerts, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting issues that arise outside regular business hours. You may also be tasked with running backups, applying security patches, and ensuring that critical services remain available throughout the night. Collaboration often occurs via handoff reports or ticketing systems to communicate with daytime teams. This role is crucial for minimizing downtime and ensuring 24/7 reliability of IT infrastructure, especially for organizations with global operations or high-availability requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Linux system administrator night shift position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linux System Administrator Night Shift, you need strong expertise in Linux operating systems, scripting, troubleshooting, and network administration, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like Bash, Python, Ansible, monitoring platforms (Nagios, Zabbix), and certifications such as RHCE or CompTIA Linux+ is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during off-hours are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure you can maintain system uptime, resolve issues efficiently, and provide reliable support when senior staff or colleagues may not be immediately available.

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Infographic showing various Linux System Administrator Night Shift job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,079 per year, or $52 per hour.

Linux System Administrator

Leidos

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$87K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Leidos rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 492 rated business services

Job description

The Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) program at Leidos is looking to add a 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 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 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 4+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
  • DoD 8570 IAT level I compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience providing System Administration to DoD IT systems.
  • DoD 8570 IAT level III compliant.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 11, 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.

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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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