Linux Distribution Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we
deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and
talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We
empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate
sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the
right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our
Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your
greatest work is ahead! 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. If this
sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep
reading! Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio
of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space,
and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense
include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence
systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics,
cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and
operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest
security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To
explore and learn more, click here ! Are you ready to make an
impact? Share your resume with us today! 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 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 Qualifications
Candidate with additional skills in the following is preferred, but
not required: Python DevOps experience Application of Linux STIGs
Previous military experience If you're looking for comfort, keep
scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status
quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers.
We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.
Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving
faster than anyone else dares. 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Chattanooga , Linux Distribution Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Huntsville, Tennessee
