Linux Engineer - Remote flexibility!

Zachary Piper
Norfolk, VA, United States
17 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$90,000.0 - $105,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Application Lifecycle Management Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Security Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ Cyber Security Linux Document Management Systems Monitoring of Systems Hyper-V
+23 more
Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Linux Servers Performance Tuning Public Key Infrastructure Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Scaled Agile Framework Shell Script Oracle Linux Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Computer Network Operations System Availability Software Troubleshooting Reliability of Systems HybridCloud SC Clearance Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Patch Management Network Server Vmware

Job description

is currently seeking a to support a large-scale DoD enterprise environment based in This position is a full-time role that will be . This position is critical in supporting mission-critical data center services, maintaining enterprise Linux infrastructure, and ensuring robust automation, security compliance, and platform reliability across geographically dispersed Network Operations Centers. As a , you will play a pivotal role in enterprise Linux administration, infrastructure automation, system hardening, and hybrid cloud operations within a high-stakes mission environment.

  • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve system reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
  • Support large-scale Linux server deployments, lifecycle management, patching, and configuration management.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation utilizing Ansible, Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP), scripting, and related technologies.
  • Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis for production environments.
  • Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms.
  • Support hybrid cloud and virtualized infrastructure environments utilizing Microsoft Azure and VMware technologies.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver infrastructure improvements.
  • Support Red Hat Satellite for provisioning, software lifecycle management, and patch management.
  • Document system configurations, operational procedures, and technical solutions.
  • Interact with cross-functional teams daily to deliver customer and mission requirements.
  • Support a mission-focused customer with high operational expectations and enterprise-scale infrastructure requirements.

Requirements

  • certification (or equivalent certification meeting DoD requirements).
  • Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) within enterprise environments.
  • Strong Linux automation and scripting experience.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Linux server deployments, patch management, and configuration management.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools and frameworks.
  • Ability to work onsite in Norfolk, VA.
  • Strong troubleshooting, system administration, and root cause analysis skills.

  • Experience supporting large enterprise or DoD hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience administering RHEL 6 and RHEL 7 environments.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Ansible
  • Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP)
  • Red Hat Satellite
  • VMware
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Experience implementing and validating DISA STIG compliance.
  • Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent.
  • Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments.
  • Strong Bash, Python, or other Linux scripting experience.
  • Experience supporting Oracle Linux environments.

  • $90,000 - $105,000 depending on experience
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law

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RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, STIG, DISA STIG, Security Compliance, SteelCloud ConfigOS, Linux Administration, Shell Scripting, Bash, Cybersecurity, Azure, Hyper-V, PKI, DoD 8140, Security+, CISSP, CISM, Endpoint Management, Enterprise Security, NIST, Compliance Frameworks, System Hardening, Cloud Security, Linux Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Administration, Vulnerability Management, Secret Clearance, Active Secret Clearance, linux, servers, DoD

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