Senior Linux Administrator (TS/SCI)

**Description** ComWhile others look for solutions, we change the equation. Come \#OutsmartOutdo at Leidos! Leidos is looking for a TS/SCI cleared **Senior Linux Engineer** to design and implement Infrastructure as Code for various deployments and to manage servers, and related services. The 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.** **Responsibilities include:** * Responsible 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. * Implement and manage configuration management using Ansible across our RHEL systems. * Automating deployments using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), Terraform, and Packer. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in Ansible deployments and RHEL environments. * Optimize existing Ansible code and RHEL configurations for improved performance and efficiency. * Collaborate with other teams to integrate Ansible automation into CI/CD pipelines. * Manage and Maintain RHEL systems, including patch management, upgrades, and security hardening. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members. * Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and developments in Ansible, RHEL, and related technologies. * Research emerging tools and technologies that help improve automation, security and performance. * Ensure compliance with current security policies and remediations. * Proactively monitor and measure systems performance to detect trends and catch problems before users are impacted. * Work closely with other support teams to ensure incident events are handled in a timely manner. * Administer and maintain Satellite/Capsule management systems. * Routinely apply security and application patches to systems and cont