Linux Distribution Engineer

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Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Linux Distribution Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex sensor and radar orientated problems. We have offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, we provide responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions.

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Primary 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.

Basic Qualifications

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 4-8 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 resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL, area

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate with additional skills in the following is preferred, but not required:

• Python
• DevOps experience
• Application of Linux STIGs
• Previous military experience

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Original Posting:
February 27, 2026

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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.