Linux/Unix Systems Engineer

We are looking for a Linux/Unix Systems Engineer to serve as the technical authority for a large enterprise Linux environment. This role will lead the design, engineering, modernization, security, and operational support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Design and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure including RHEL and Oracle Linux environments.

·        Develop and manage automation and configuration management solutions using Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and Red Hat Satellite.

·        Lead operating system lifecycle management, upgrades, and migration initiatives across RHEL platforms.

·        Establish and maintain security hardening standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, FISMA, and NIST 800-53 requirements.

·        Design and test high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and capacity planning solutions.

·        Act as the senior escalation point for complex Linux platform incidents and critical outages.

·        Lead root cause analysis efforts and drive remediation strategies.

·        Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance across the team.

·        Participate in architecture reviews, change control boards, and technical planning sessions.

·        Develop and maintain engineering documentation, SOPs, and design standards.

·        Install, configure, monitor, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems.

·        Manage system performance, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.

·        Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure issues.

·        Support scheduled maintenance activities, upgrades, and after-hours incident response as needed.

Core Qualifications:

·        8+ years of Linux/Unix administration and engineering experience.

·        Expert-level experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and working knowledge of Oracle Linux.

·        Hands-on experience with Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and/or Red Hat Satellite.

·        Experience leading Linux upgrades, migrations, automation, and platform modernization initiatives.

·        Strong knowledge of scripting (Bash/Python), virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

·        Experience implementing security and compliance standards including DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, FISMA, and NIST requirements.

·        Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

·        CompTIA Security+ and RHCSA certifications required.

·        U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

·        Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-2).

·        CompTIA Linux+ certification.

·        AWS Associate-level certification.

·        Microsoft Azure Associate-level certification.

·        Experience with cloud migration projects and hybrid infrastructure environments.

·        Experience supporting federal government customers and regulated environments.

·        Strong background in Linux platform automation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.