Release Engineer (RHEL Migration)

DevOps engineering linux Docker & Kubernetes CI/CD Platform Engineering api automation containerization python scripting

Looking for a strong Release Engineer / Platform Engineer to support an enterprise infrastructure modernization initiative focused on migrating environments from RHEL7 to RHEL9. The role involves platform modernization, containerization, CI/CD automation, package engineering, and security/vulnerability remediation., OS Migration & Package Engineering:

• Execute migration of applications/services from RHEL7 to RHEL9
• Resolve binary compatibility and library dependency issues
• Build and compile open-source packages from source code
• Troubleshoot package and dependency-related issues
• Manage lifecycle of RPM packages

Containerization & Orchestration:

• Refactor legacy container workflows from Docker to Podman
• Architect and maintain Rancher-managed Kubernetes environments
• Support migration to RHEL9 Universal Base Images (UBI)

Automation & CI/CD:

• Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines using Groovy shared libraries
• Build automation tools and API integrations using Python
• Support scalable code-based CI/CD pipelines

Vulnerability & Security Management:

• Review vulnerability scan reports and remediate identified CVEs
• Ensure compliance with RHEL9 security standards and benchmarks
• Maintain secure software supply chain practices

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), especially RHEL9
• Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise
• Python development/scripting experience
• Groovy scripting for Jenkins DSL
• Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Rancher
• Strong Jenkins CI/CD experience
• Experience with Make, CMake, GCC build systems
• Vulnerability remediation and security hardening experience
• Experience with Ansible for large-scale OS configuration

Important Notes:

• Strong hands-on engineering depth is critical
• Please avoid purely support/admin profiles
• Candidates should have real experience in platform engineering, CI/CD, containerization, and OS modernization
• Good communication skills required due to client-facing interviews

$39.30 - $61.40 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.30/hour - $61.40/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.