Leidos · 19 hours ago
Linux Distribution Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is a company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions through a talented workforce. They are seeking a Linux Distribution Engineer to support advanced technology radar programs by maintaining and building Linux distributions and managing software for classified products.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Candidate will support advanced technology radar programs by maintaining a current RedHat Enterprise SE Linux distribution built every quarter with STIGs applied
This will involve working with the Cybersecurity team to ensure that STIGS are up to date
This position will also be responsible for building drives for products using this distribution with classified software loaded
Initial testing of distributions will be performed, a report generated, and inventory will be tracked by the person in this role
This role will also assist with script maintenance for loading software onto drives and upgrading drives in the field
The creation of patches for existing systems will also be the responsibility of the person in this position
This position will require the building of Linux distributions and patches
This position will also require the creation, inventory management, and distribution of physical drives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or similar degree from an ABET-accredited school with a strong demonstration of the skills listed below plus 8 – 12 years of experience in IT support of Linux systems or Linux distribution support or Masters with 6 – 10 years of experience in IT support of Linux systems or Linux distribution support
Candidate must have good communication skills for working in a highly collaborative lab environment and interfacing with Program Management and Field Support
Candidate must have excellent teamwork skills and possess and show good fundamentals in the following: Linux ISO creation, Linux account management, Linux patch management, Bash, SE Linux
Must be a US Citizen and possess and maintain Final Secret Clearance
Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama, AL, area
Preferred
Candidate with additional skills in the following is preferred, but not required: Python, DevOps experience, Application of Linux STIGs, Previous military experience
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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