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Principal Linux Engineer

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Polygraph
IT - Hardware
Aurora, CO (On-Site/Office)

R-00169067

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Linux Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security.

This is a unique opportunity to support a complex, mission-critical program for the Warfighter, implementing cutting-edge technologies with lasting impact. If you're a proactive self-starter with deep systems engineering experience and strong Linux administration skills, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities include:
  • Derive functional, system, and performance requirements
  • Develop systems engineering artifacts (CONOPs, architecture diagrams, etc.)
  • Lead backlog grooming and feature scheduling
  • Write and review technical documentation
  • Serve as team lead and produce status reports
  • Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities
  • Support DoD and Government Certification/Accreditation processes
  • Configure and manage UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems
  • Install/load software, troubleshoot issues, and implement system enhancements
  • Maintain network integrity and optimize system performance
  • Provide IT support for client/server/storage/network devices and mobile platforms
  • Manage accounts, access controls, and security procedures
  • Support dispatch systems and hardware issues
  • Conduct system capacity analysis and planning


Basic Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • Twenty (20) or more years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Linux, Windows, and virtualization
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Agile methodologies, MS Project, and Visio
  • Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph


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At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting: October 20, 2025

For 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.

Pay Range: Pay Range $148,850.00 - $269,075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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Top Secret/SCI
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Leidos