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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - 172934 - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Document Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Shell Script, Oracle Linux, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9118581/linux-engineer-172934 ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearance * Active CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent). * Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) in enterprise environments. * Strong experience with Linux automation and scripting. * Ability to work onsite as needed at one of the designated Network Operations Centers: + Norfolk, VA (preferred) + San Diego, CA + Pearl Harbor, HI, * 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 (RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent). * Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) development environments. * Strong Bash, Python, or other Linux scripting experience. * Experience supporting Oracle Linux environments is a plus. Desired Skills * Enterprise Linux Administration * Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) * Infrastructure Automation * Configuration Management * System Hardening & Compliance * Performance Optimization * Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis * Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure * Cross-functional Collaboration * Technical Documentation ## Description Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Linux Engineer to support a large-scale DOD enterprise environment responsible for mission-critical data center services. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) infrastructure, automation initiatives, and enterprise platform reliability across geographically dispersed NOCs. This position is ideal for an experienced Linux engineer with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, automation, security compliance, and hybrid cloud technologies. Location Options: Norfolk, VA, Whidbey Island, WA, or Pearl Harbor, HI., * 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 using 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 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. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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