Leidos

Linux System Administrator

Join Leidos as a Linux System Administrator in Alexandria, VA. Leverage ServiceNow for ITSM, manage Linux/Windows servers, and enjoy career growth and work-life balance.

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Direct Hire
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Mid-Level
ServiceNow Role Type:
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Support Specialist
ServiceNow Modules:
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IT Service Management
ServiceNow Certifications (nice to have):
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Certified Implementation Specialist - IT Service Management
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Certified System Administrator

Job description

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April 9, 2025

We are seeking a System Administrator to support a large enterprise IT contract for the DOD. The role requires technical experience with administering Linux and Windows servers within a VMware virtual environment.

Requirements

  • Experience with interacting with customers to handle service inquiries and problems
  • Provide technical support, administration, and monitoring of Linux, Microsoft, and Mac systems within a VMware virtual environment
  • Foundational knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud services and the cloud ecosystem
  • Experience with Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI) concepts and solutions such as Dell VXRail
  • Strong experience with Tier 2 system administration of server operating systems such as Linux (CentOS, RHEL, or Ubuntu) and Microsoft Server (2012 R2/2016)
  • Experience with supporting virtual desktops running Linux, Microsoft Windows, and/or MacOS
  • Experience with Scripting/Automation through Linux Shell scripts, PowerShell, PowerCLI, or other scripting languages
  • Experience troubleshooting issues in a growing environment
  • Experience with log reviews, incident analysis, and identification of issue trends
  • Strong experience with server patch management methodologies
  • Time management skills with the ability to work within an IT Service Management/ticketing system (ServiceNow) independently
  • Ability to triage and properly classify incidents and prioritize work efforts accordingly
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Track record of working effectively within a team, and support to peers toward improved processes and results
  • Experience with IT Service Management/ticketing solutions such as Service Now or Remedy

Benefits

  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Many opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Flexible pay-benefits options

Requirements Summary

4-8 years of experience or a Master's degree and 2-6 years of experience, knowledge of AWS or Azure, Hyper Converged Infrastructure, and server patch management methodologies