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# Linux Infrastructure Technical Lead

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Linux, Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, Patch Management
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9125558/linux-infrastructure-technical-lead

## About the Role

* Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

 * 7+ years of Linux Systems Administration or Infrastructure Engineering experience.

 * Advanced experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, or similar distributions.

 * Strong knowledge of system performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting.

 * Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.

 * Familiarity with cloud environments and enterprise infrastructure operations.

 * Previous leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

## Description

* Lead the administration and support of enterprise Linux environments.

 * Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, security controls, and operational procedures.

 * Oversee system performance, patch management, and lifecycle activities.

 * Collaborate with platform, security, and engineering teams on infrastructure initiatives.

 * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while promoting operational excellence.

 * Drive automation efforts across Linux administration processes.


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