Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Engineer

Company: US Main
Location: Gwynn Oak
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Engineer

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Duration: Long term
Location: Woodlawn, MD (Onsite)

*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week.

Key Required Skills:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x/8.x Platform Administration, experience with virtual platforms, ansible playbooks and scripting languages for automation tasks and deployments.

Position Description:
Lead efforts in developing new strategies for operational efficiencies
Lead Automation strategies using Ansible application
Work with applications teams and stakeholders as the platform technical lead
Work with highly experienced and technical resources
Assist technical leads in implementing systems and software updates
Deploy RHEL patches and platform updates
Document processes, procedures and configurations
Perform daily operations support functions, including problem isolation and resolution
Provide status updates of task and project updates
Provide system administration support
Troubleshoot platform and application issues
All other duties as assigned or directed---
Detailed Skills Requirements

FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field or 11+ years in lieu of a degree.
7+ years of experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x/8.x Platform Administration (administration, installation, configuration, optimization, backup & recovery)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with the US Federal Government
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement. ---


FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)
These skills will help you succeed in this position:
Solid experience as a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administrator
7+ years of experience with performance tuning & troubleshooting, identifying and resolving memory, CPU, access, networking, disk I/O, etc.
5+ years of experience working Virtual Platforms.
5+ years of experience working with Ansible Playbooks.
3 years of experience with scripting languages for automation tasks and deployments (e.g., Bash Shell and Python)
Expertise in the Linux command-line environment
Excellent knowledge and experience with RHEL applications and tools - Ansible, Satellite, etc.
Experience in providing support for installation, configuration and troubleshooting of middleware applications

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:
Adept at working independently, but also in a team environment
Demonstrated experience delivering technology solutions in a fast-paced, deadline driven enterprise environment
Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements, techniques, and tools to ensure high availability of systems
Experience developing and maintaining Red Hat Ansible Playbooks
Prior Federal government experience
Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment
Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities

Education:
---Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of experience or 11+ years in lieu of a degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

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