Principal Linux Engineer

Principal Linux Engineer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Engineer in our Intelligence Sectors Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Leidos offers competitive benefits, including PTO, holidays, 401K, flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, technical upskilling, education and training support, parental paid leave, and much more.

Join us and make a difference in National Security.

This is a unique opportunity to support a complex, mission‑critical program for the Warfighter, implementing cutting‑edge technologies with lasting impact. If you’re a proactive self‑starter with systems engineering experience and strong Linux administration skills, we want you on our team.

• Derive functional, system, and performance requirements; develop systems engineering artifacts (CONOPs, architecture diagrams, etc.)
• Write and review technical documentation; participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities
• Support DoD and Government Certification/Accreditation processes; manage accounts, access controls, and security procedures
• Configure and manage UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems; install/load software, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements
• Maintain network integrity, optimize system performance, and conduct system capacity analysis and planning
• Provide IT support for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile platforms; support dispatch systems and hardware issues
• Ensure overall system reliability and operational support across infrastructure and platforms

• Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and 15 years of related experience. Candidates with bachelors degrees will require 17 years of related experience and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and virtualization
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Agile methodologies, MS Project, and Visio
• Security Clearance Requirement:
  Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

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.