{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e3335bba8158287c562fb1f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3335bba8158287c562fb1f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3335bba8158287c562fb1f3","title":"Linux System Administrator","description":"Overview\nIn this role you help support a large enterprise IT contract for the DoD by managing Linux and Windows servers within VMware. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to handle service inquiries, perform troubleshooting, and implement fixes to keep systems and applications running. You’ll analyze recurring problems, contribute to incident response, and support 24/7 operations with on-call readiness. This position offers meaningful impact through maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure that enables mission success.\n\nResponsibilitiesInteract with customers to handle service inquiries and problemsAdminister and monitor Linux, Windows, and Mac systems within a VMware environmentSupport implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systemsIdentify and differentiate isolated issues from enterprise-wide problemsCoordinate data collection and analysis with stakeholders to resolve incidentsDevelop solutions for complex technical issues and provide root cause analysesProduce follow-up reports with findings and remediation stepsSupport 24/7/365 operations and on-call duties during outagesUpdate operations and monitoring docs for 24/7/365 Operations Watch\nKey requirementsAWS or Azure foundational knowledgeKnowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) and Dell VXRail8+ years of Tier 2 server administration (Linux and Microsoft Server) or equivalent combinationsExperience supporting VDI or desktops running Linux, Windows, or MacOSScripting/Automation experience (Linux shells, PowerShell, PowerCLI)Troubleshooting in growing environments and incident trend analysisServer patch management experienceExperience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systemsStrong communication skills and teamworkDoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)U.S. Citizenship and current TS/SCI with polygraph eligibilitystrong communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingLinux/Windows server administrationVMware virtualizationScripting/Automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Linux shells)","company":"Leidos","rawCompany":"leidos","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-22T03:51:06.214Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Linux System Administrator","description":"Overview\nIn this role you help support a large enterprise IT contract for the DoD by managing Linux and Windows servers within VMware. You will work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to handle service inquiries, perform troubleshooting, and implement fixes to keep systems and applications running. You’ll analyze recurring problems, contribute to incident response, and support 24/7 operations with on-call readiness. This position offers meaningful impact through maintaining secure, reliable infrastructure that enables mission success.\n\nResponsibilitiesInteract with customers to handle service inquiries and problemsAdminister and monitor Linux, Windows, and Mac systems within a VMware environmentSupport implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systemsIdentify and differentiate isolated issues from enterprise-wide problemsCoordinate data collection and analysis with stakeholders to resolve incidentsDevelop solutions for complex technical issues and provide root cause analysesProduce follow-up reports with findings and remediation stepsSupport 24/7/365 operations and on-call duties during outagesUpdate operations and monitoring docs for 24/7/365 Operations Watch\nKey requirementsAWS or Azure foundational knowledgeKnowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) and Dell VXRail8+ years of Tier 2 server administration (Linux and Microsoft Server) or equivalent combinationsExperience supporting VDI or desktops running Linux, Windows, or MacOSScripting/Automation experience (Linux shells, PowerShell, PowerCLI)Troubleshooting in growing environments and incident trend analysisServer patch management experienceExperience using ServiceNow or similar ticketing systemsStrong communication skills and teamworkDoD 8570.11-IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)U.S. Citizenship and current TS/SCI with polygraph eligibilitystrong communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingLinux/Windows server administrationVMware virtualizationScripting/Automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Linux shells)","datePosted":"2026-09-22T03:51:06.214Z","dateModified":"2026-09-22T03:51:06.214Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Leidos","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e3335bba8158287c562fb1f3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e3335bba8158287c562fb1f3"}}