Linux Storage Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

R-00193190 Description In support of the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services (HITS) task order contract, Leidos has a need for a Storage System Administrator who will support the daily administration of storage environment across a diverse set of applications utilizing HSM (hierarchical storage manager) management software.

This includes general storage administration tasks, storage software and hardware support, storage device configuration, support of daily backups, monitoring of storage devices, storage performance tuning and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will support mass storage archive needs in an environment consisting of standalone, virtual machine, and large scale High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster based systems. Required Education and Clearance,

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience (additional experience may be substituted for the degree)
• Active security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Ability to maintain DoD 8570 certification - Security + and OS cert, Linux+, RedHat, etc. (90 day waiver may be provided to obtain the OS certification) Required Experience and Knowledge,
• General knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems concepts
• Experience with HSM software such as SAMQFS and Versity Storage Manager.
• Experience and understanding in enterprise backup and data protection technologies such as Veritas NetBackup.
• Tape li brary and drive storage experience
• Experience working with Tape Backup or long-term Archive Software
• Excellent customer interaction skills including written and verbal communication
• Team oriented individual capable of multi-tasking in a dynamic, demanding environment
• Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work in a dynamic work environment, and persistence to follow-through on tasks
• Ability to provide clear documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks.
• General understanding of Storage environments such as IBM Elastic Storage Server (ESS), Seagate, LSI, or Oracle storage systems, Oracle large scale tape li braries, IBM tape li braries, IBM and Oracle Enterprise class tape drives, as well as Brocade Fiber Channel switches. Preferred Education, Experience, && Skills
• Systems and/or storage administration experience
• Experience working with HPC cluster and storage architectures
• Knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) contr ols, STIG viewer, Radix, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Some prior experience in SAN Fabric Administration including zoning, LUN security, and HBA configuration and troubleshooting
• NAS (object) and SAN (block) storage experience
• Security implementations using multi-factor authentication, PKI, or Kerberos and Unix OS hardening to DoD STIG standards.
• Willingness to occasionally work after hours and/or respond to emergency situations for problem resolution
• General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience
• Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks
• Ability to create and maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance documentation of the Information System If you're looking for comfort, keep scrol ling.

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Original Posting: September 25, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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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