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The Senior Linux Engineer will be responsible for implementing, managing, installing and upgrading our Red Hat Linux environments. The job duties will be performed on site at Langley Air Force base, VA.\nResponsibilities include:\nResponsible for the administration, and deployment of server hardware, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Operating Systems, and critical applications. Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for infrastructure automation.\nImplement and manage configuration management using Ansible across our RHEL systems.\nAutomating deployments using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Terraform, and Packer.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Ansible deployments and RHEL environments.\nOptimize existing Ansible code and RHEL configurations for improved performance and efficiency.\nCollaborate with other teams to integrate Ansible automation into CI/CD pipelines.\nManage and Maintain RHEL systems, including patch management, upgrades, and security hardening.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.\nStay current with industry trends, best practices, and developments in Ansible, RHEL, and related technologies.\nResearch emerging tools and technologies that help improve automation, security and performance.\nEnsure compliance with current security policies and remediations. \nProactively monitor and measure systems performance to detect trends and catch problems before users are impacted. \nWork closely with other support teams to ensure incident events are handled in a timely manner. \nAdminister and maintain Satellite/Capsule management systems.\nRoutinely apply security and application patches to systems and container images, ensuring that vulnerabilities are mitigated, and software operates effectively. \nHandle incoming technical escalations from Service Desk, Network Security Operations Center, Tier II, and other support teams. \nDocument and map architecture of the current RHEL environment and support the development of an Infrastructure Automation roadmap.\nAssist with retrospective related activities and support various efforts related to operational improvements. \nContribute to documentation in the Knowledge Base, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions, and job aids. \nContinuously cross-train to also support other technical tasks and responsibilities. \nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. \nMust have an active and current DoD TS/SCI Clearance.\nDoD 8570/8140-compliant certification at IAT Level II - CompTIA Security+ CE required.\n6+ years of Linux Administration.\nExperience with containerization products such as Podman, Docker, Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, or Rancher.\nExperience with configuration management systems like Puppet, Ansible, or Salt. \nHands-on experience with virtualization technologies. \nShell scripting experience with at least one scripting language: Bourne shell, sed, awk, Perl, or python. \nUnderstanding of LDAP and SSO technologies. \nStrong focus on automation. \nFamiliar with writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).\nStrong commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction. \nAbility to think strategically and proactively (rather than reactionary).\nAbility to work in a fast passed, highly dynamic environment and “learn on the job”.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDeep understanding of QEMU/KVM and RHEL networking.\nExpert in the Administration of Red Hat Satellite.\nExpert in the Administration and use of Ansible Automation Platform / Ansible Tower. \nLinux+ certification\nDABAOPP1\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 10, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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