Linux Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a senior-level Linux Engineer to support a mission-critical federal infrastructure program. This 100% Linux-focused role centers on Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments, physical servers, secure configurations, vulnerability remediation, and automation to drive stability across geographically distributed systems.

The successful candidate will mentor two contractors, lead migrations and patching, and implement automation with Ansible and related

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Linux/UNIX experience in regulated environments.
• Current Red Hat certification (RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA).
• Strong scripting in BASH, Python, Perl, or JavaScript.
• Experience with Ansible, RHEL Satellite, and automation tools.
• Experience with Mirantis Container Runtime, AWS, and GitLab.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and troubleshoot RHEL server environments.
• Lead migrations, upgrades, patching, and system implementations.
• Automate deployments and configurations using Ansible and Satellite.
• Hardening to DISA STIGs, NIST, CIS, and FISMA requirements.
• Support physical servers, hardware diagnostics, and on-site issues.
• Mentor two Linux contractors and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Linux/UNIX expertise

RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA

Scripting (BASH, Python, Perl, Java­S)

Automation (Ansible)

AWS / GitLab

Education

RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA certification

Tools

RHEL Satellite

Mirantis Container Runtime

Docker

Ansible

GitLab

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a senior-level Linux Engineer to support a mission-critical federal infrastructure program. This is a 100% Linux-focused position supporting a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment that includes physical servers, server rooms, geographically distributed systems, security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure automation.The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Red Hat subject matter expert who is equally comfortable working at the command line, troubleshooting physical hardware, automating administrative tasks, and securing highly regulated Linux environments. This person will also serve as a technical leader and mentor for the two existing contractors on the Linux team.This is not a purely cloud-based position. Candidates must have experience supporting physical infrastructure, including replacing hard drives, troubleshooting servers, and diagnosing network connectivity issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environments.Perform Linux administration and operations and maintenance activities from the command line.Lead RHEL migrations, upgrades, patching, and system implementation efforts.Use Ansible, Red Hat Satellite, and related automation tools to deploy updates and standardize system configurations.Manage package deployment and patching across geographically dispersed Linux systems.Review security scan results and remediate vulnerabilities based on severity and required timelines.Respond quickly to critical vulnerabilities and apply emergency patches when necessary.Harden Linux operating systems according to DISA STIGs, NIST, CIS, and FISMA requirements.Configure and manage NFTables, Firewalld, IPTables, SELinux, DNS, NFS, PXE boot, and other core Linux services.Support physical server rooms and troubleshoot hardware-related issues, including failed drives, server components, and connectivity problems.Diagnose and resolve LAN/WAN performance, network, and server availability issues.Develop and maintain automation scripts using BASH, Python, Perl, or JavaScript.Support Mirantis Container Runtime, AWS, GitLab, and related infrastructure tools.Maintain detailed technical documentation covering system configurations, designs, processes, troubleshooting procedures, and service records.Collaborate with security, network, infrastructure, and SOC teams to support mission-critical services.Mentor the two existing Linux contractors and provide senior-level technical direction to the team.Participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week every seven weeks.Respond to escalations from the 24/7/365 SOC when a critical server or infrastructure service is unavailable.

Skills and Requirements

10+ years of experience with Linux/UNIX systems and interoperability with Windows.Current Red Hat certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, or RHCA).Strong scripting skills in BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python.Experience with Ansible, RHEL Satellite, and other automation tools.Familiarity with Mirantis Container Runtime, AWS, and GitLab.On-call Requirement: Participation in a 24/7/365 on-call rotationAbility to obtain a Public Trust clearanceSplunk experienceMirantis Container Runtime (Docker) experienceWindows/Linux interoperability experienceExperience supporting federal government environmentsExperience working in highly regulated or FISMA-compliant environmentsExperience supporting geographically dispersed environments

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].