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# Senior RHEL Consultant (Linux)

- **Company:** Virtual, Inc.
- **Location:** Jessup, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Information Technology, Vmware
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9245717/senior-rhel-consultant-linux

## About the Role

* Active NSA-sponsored TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, with current green/blue badge capability for immediate crossover
 * IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security)
 * Associate's or Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
 * 3+ years of experience leading modern cloud platform consulting engagements
 * 3+ years of hands-on experience in at least two of the following:
 * Linux system administration, preferably RHEL 8 or later
 * Red Hat Satellite for deploying and managing RHEL systems
 * Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
 * Experience delivering an implementation based on an architectural design
 * Demonstrated ability to lead a technical project, including working with stakeholders on timelines and maintaining project and technical documentation
 * Proven track record in a strategic advisory role to senior IT and business executives, including extensive experience presenting to C-level executives at large organizations
 * Hands-on experience with VMware and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
 * Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders, * 3+ years of professional experience
 * Must be willing to work 100% onsite in Jessup, MD
 * Active NSA-sponsored TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, with current green/blue badge capability for immediate crossover
 * Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

 * You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
 * You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
 * Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
 * You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
 * You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

## Description

Virtual Service Operations is looking for a Senior RHEL Consultant (Linux) to lead the implementation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 environments based on an established architectural design. The role is both a hands-on technical lead and a trusted advisor to senior IT and business stakeholders. It combines Linux and automation expertise, including Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform, with responsibility for project scope, timelines, and documentation in a cleared, mission-focused environment., * Deliver RHEL 9 implementations in line with approved architectural designs

 * Lead technical project execution, including setting and maintaining timelines with stakeholders
 * Deploy and manage RHEL systems with Red Hat Satellite, and automate configuration and operations with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
 * Identify stakeholder needs and set clear expectations on scope, timelines, and deliverables
 * Advise senior IT and business leaders, including executive-level briefings and presentations
 * Create and maintain project and technical documentation throughout the engagement
 * Work across diverse technical teams and stakeholders in hybrid VMware and AWS environments