Senior Linux Engineer
Core
Deploy, upgrade, and maintain Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) infrastructure while providing Tier 3 support for RHEL servers in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
Role type
Senior Linux Engineer (Automation & Operations)
Builds
Automated patching, provisioning, and configuration management workflows for government clients
Domain
Defense contracting / Linux System Administration / Infrastructure Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), RHEL 8/9 administration, Python scripting, Bash scripting, RBAC configuration, STIG compliance, system log analysis
Preferred skills
Containerization (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker), Cloud automation (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), Git/GitLab CI/CD
Technologies
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, RHEL, ServiceNow, Splunk, Dynatrace, ansible-builder, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Azure, GitLab
Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain AAP 2.x infrastructure (Automation Controller, Private Hub, Execution Environments); Write, test, and optimize Ansible playbooks for patching and provisioning; Configure RBAC for secure access; Integrate AAP with external tools; Lead migration of legacy Tower/AWX workflows; Provide Tier 3 support for RHEL servers; Automate DISA STIG application and ACAS vulnerability remediation; Orchestrate OS patching cycles.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC