We are looking for a Linux/Unix Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for a large enterprise Linux environment. This role will lead the design, engineering, modernization, security, and operational support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure including RHEL and Oracle Linux environments. · Develop and manage automation and configuration management solutions using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and Red Hat Satellite. · Lead operating system lifecycle management, upgrades, and migration initiatives across RHEL platforms. · Establish and maintain security hardening standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements. · Design and test high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning solutions. · Act as the senior escalation point for complex Linux platform incidents and critical outages. · Lead root cause analysis efforts and drive remediation strategies. · Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance across the team. · Participate in architecture reviews, change control boards, and technical planning sessions. · Develop and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and design standards. · Install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems. · Manage system performance, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities. · Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure issues. · Support scheduled maintenance activities, upgrades, and after-hours incident response as needed.
Core Qualifications:
· 8+ years of Linux/Unix administration and engineering experience. · Expert-level experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and working knowledge of Oracle Linux. · Hands-on experience with Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and/or Red Hat Satellite. · Experience leading Linux upgrades, migrations, automation, and platform modernization initiatives. · Strong knowledge of scripting (Bash/Python), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure). · Experience implementing security and compliance standards including DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, FISMA, and NIST requirements. · Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. · CompTIA Security+ and RHCSA certifications required. · U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). · Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2). · CompTIA Linux+ certification. · AWS Associate-level certification. · Microsoft Azure Associate-level certification. · Experience with cloud migration projects and hybrid infrastructure environments. · Experience supporting federal government customers and regulated environments. · Strong background in Linux platform automation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.