Red Hat Engineer

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Red Hat Engineer to support, maintain, and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in system administration, automation, security hardening, and troubleshooting within enterprise-level infrastructure. This role involves working on server deployments, system upgrades, performance tuning, and automation while ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administration:

  • Install, configure, and manage RHEL servers across multiple environments.
  • Perform system upgrades, patching, and security hardening.
  • Troubleshoot OS-related issues and optimize system performance.

• Automation & Configuration Management:

  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for automated deployments and configuration management.
  • Utilize Puppet, Chef, or Terraform to manage infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Implement bash or Python scripting to automate routine tasks.

• Security & Compliance:

  • Implement STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) and other security hardening measures.
  • Ensure compliance with NIST, CIS benchmarks, and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Work with SELinux, firewalld, and system auditing tools for security enforcement.

• Storage & Networking:

  • Configure and manage LVM, RAID, and network storage solutions (NFS, iSCSI, SAN, NAS).
  • Troubleshoot networking issues, firewalls, and load balancing in Linux environments.

• Cloud & Virtualization Support:

  • Work with VMware, KVM, or OpenStack for virtualization.
  • Deploy and manage Red Hat solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Monitoring & Performance Tuning:

  • Use Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or Splunk for system monitoring and logging.
  • Optimize kernel parameters, system resources, and application performance.

• Incident Response & Support:

  • Provide Level 2/3 support for Red Hat systems.
  • Participate in incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
  • Document solutions, best practices, and SOPs for IT teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7/8/9.
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration, networking, and security.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Podman) and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience working in enterprise IT environments.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high-availability clustering and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Satellite, Foreman, or Spacewalk for system management.
• Experience working in regulated environments (FedRAMP, DoD, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.).