Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Match Point Solutions; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MatchPoint Solutions is seeking a Linux Subject Matter Expert for a 12+ month hybrid role in Oakland, CA. Design, deploy, and support enterprise Linux environments with emphasis on RHEL and Satellite. Lead automation using Ansible, develop IaC with Terraform, and craft robust scripting in Bash or Python for operations.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of enterprise Linux experience, strong debugging skills, and clear communication. Certifications (RHCSA/RHCE) are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Satellite.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Strong scripting experience with Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying custom RPM packages.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• RHCSA/RHCE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Linux Platform Administration: design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Linux environments (RHEL).
• Red Hat Satellite Management: provisioning, patching, content views, and host lifecycle maintenance.
• Automation and Configuration Management: build automation with Ansible, IaC practices.
• Scripting and Engineering: develop automation scripts in Bash/Python; improve operations.
• Project Delivery: lead infrastructure modernization, migrations, and cloud integration projects.

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL expertise

Ansible automation

Scripting (Bash/Python)

RPM packaging

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Terraform / IaC

Tools

RHEL Gold Image Engineering

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation

Bash / Shell Scripting

RPM Packaging

Terraform

AWS

Microsoft Azure

VMware / virtualization

Job description

MatchPoint is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry specific best practices and expertise.

Role: Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Contract Length: 12+ Months

Location: Hybrid, 1 day onsite (Tuesdays); Oakland, California

Rate: $40/hr on W2

Responsibilities:

Linux Platform Administration

• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Linux environments primarily based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Build, maintain, and enhance standardized RHEL Gold Images following security and compliance requirements.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.

Red Hat Satellite Management

• Administer and maintain Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.
• Manage server provisioning, patch management, software repositories, content views, and host lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain Satellite deployment standards and operational procedures.

Automation and Configuration Management

• Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation frameworks.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.

Scripting and Engineering

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.
• Create tools and scripts for monitoring, reporting, and system administration activities.

Project Delivery

• Lead and participate in infrastructure modernization and transformation projects.
• Support data center migrations, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and cloud integration projects.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard and support enterprise systems and platforms.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Strong experience building and maintaining RHEL Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Satellite.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Strong scripting experience with Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying custom RPM packages to support enterprise applications and platform standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with VMware, virtualization platforms, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) preferred.

Tools and Technologies:

• RHEL Gold Image Engineering
• Red Hat Satellite
• Ansible Automation
• Bash / Shell Scripting
• RPM Packaging
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Linux Security Hardening
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations

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