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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux System Engineer - **Company:** EM Key Solutions - **Location:** Myrtle Point, OR, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Bash Shell, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Network Troubleshooting, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Logical Volume Manager, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Runbook, Subsystems, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Selinux - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c78018cc44428f27 ## About the Role * 7+ yearsof hands-on Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments * Deep expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and/or 9, including systemd, networking, storage (LVM, XFS, NFS), and security subsystems (SELinux, firewalld, PAM) * Strong proficiency withAnsible and/or Ansible Automation Platform, including writing complex playbooks, custom roles, and managing inventories at scale * Working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, including cluster operations, oc CLI tooling, and container/pod troubleshooting * Familiarity with OpenShift Virtualization(formerly KubeVirt) for managing virtual machines within OpenShift * Solid understanding of networking concepts: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, bonding/teaming, and network troubleshooting * Experience with identity and access management integration (LDAP, Active Directory, SSSD, Kerberos) * Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling * Strong documentation skills and experience working in ITIL or similar service management frameworks * Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Education/Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in a recognized technical, engineering, scientific, managerial, business, or other discipline related to area of expertise. * Active Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) certification * Red Hat certifications in Ansible Automation or OpenShift Administration (EX280, EX374, EX480) Clearance: * U.S. Citizenship is required as is successfully passing a thorough Government background screening (Public Trust) requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting. * Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances as required for access to classified information. ## Description * Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments * Perform OS lifecycle management including patching, upgrades, hardening, and decommissioning in accordance with security and compliance standards * Develop, maintain, and scale automation workflows using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), including playbook development, role creation, and management of Automation Controller and Private Automation Hub * Design and manage virtualized workloads using OpenShift Virtualization, migrating traditional VM-based workloads to the OpenShift platform as appropriate * Support and administer Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) clusters, including day-2 operations, node management, storage configuration, networking, and cluster upgrades * Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure Linux environments meet performance, availability, and compliance requirements * Enforce system security baselines using tools such as OpenSCAP, AIDE, SELinux policies, and CIS/STIG frameworks * Monitor system health, capacity, and performance; respond to and remediate incidents and alerts * Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and participate in knowledge-sharing across the team * Participate in an on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)