Senior Linux System Administrator Jobs in Nebraska

Description

Leidos Corporate Information Security team, within the Digital Modernization sector, currently has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator in our Omaha NE office. This position is an exciting opportunity to use your experience providing advanced computing solutions in a heterogeneous environment.  We use a wide array of Linux and Windows systems in a tightly integrated environment with a focus on security and high performance computing.  If you want to work in a diverse environment that allows you to get into every aspect of supporting complex computing systems this is a great opportunity!

Clearance Requirement: You must currently hold an active Secret clearance with eligibility to be cleared for Top Secret and Special Access Programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4-8 years of experience, Associate degree and 6-8 years, or High School diploma and 8 or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Current DoD 8140/8570 compliant IA certification for IAT II (Security+CE or higher).
• Must hold current Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain Top Secret and Special Access Programs clearance.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Podman, in production environments.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and sustainment of containerized and Virtualized Machine (VM) architectures.
• Experience with system configuration and applying security controls under the Risk Management Framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of computer network concepts (network hardware, cable management, IP address management).
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and clear communications, both written and oral.
• Comfortable working in an environment without immediate supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat Satellite.
• Advanced experience with Kubernetes cluster management, container orchestration, and automation.
• Experience working with cloud systems (Azure, AWS).
• Understanding of Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS) requirements.
• Experience with IS implementation as defined in the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Understanding of DevOps best practices and system development lifecycle automation, especially as applied to containerized environments.
• Current experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) Information Systems (IS).
• Detailed experience with the Risk Management Framework.
• Experience with NIST 800-53.
• Documented Computing Environment (CE) training.
• Experience in ACAS or Nessus vulnerability scanning.
• Knowledgeable in audit log reduction tools (Graylog or Splunk).
• Advanced DoDI 8570 certification.
• Shell Scripting.
• Windows or Linux Certifications.
• In-depth Hardware Experience.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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