Red Hat Satellite & Ansible Engineer - Senior

Amentum; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Red Hat Satellite & Ansible Engineer to join our IT team supporting a critical program delivering integrated voice, video, and data services. You will install, configure, and optimize Red Hat Satellite, integrate with VMware/Nutanix, and develop Ansible playbooks and templates to standardize infrastructure management.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience, active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain, and the ability to work 40 hours per week with

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 4 years of Red Hat Satellite patch management experience.
• Experience integrating VMware, Nutanix, and enterprise platforms.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Tower and automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Red Hat Satellite for patching, provisioning, and lifecycle management.
• Integrate Satellite with VMware and Nutanix to streamline virtualization management.
• Create baseline configurations for Ansible Automation Platform and scale as needed.
• Develop Ansible playbooks, projects, and templates for standard automation.
• Deploy environments including SAP/HANA landscapes using Ansible workflows.
• Manage Ansible Tower with role-based access and scheduling.
• Create and maintain Tower templates and workflows for provisioning and compliance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Ansible Tower to ensure high availability.

Skills

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible

VMware

Nutanix

LVM

XFS/Ext4

LDAP

Sudo access

OS networking basics

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Red Hat Ansible Tower

Tomcat

Apache

Nutanix platform

VMware vSphere

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

In support of a challenging, critical, and rewarding program that provides integrated voice, video, and data services throughout the Information Technology lifecycle, Amentum is seeking a Red Hat Satellite & Ansible Engineer – Senior to join our dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. You must be a critical thinker, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. We value candidates who are detail-oriented while also being able to think and react quickly to emerging and unique problem sets. To be successful, you must be able to rapidly adapt and learn how to operate the front and back end of new products and processes.

Work Schedule:

5 Days (Mon – Fri); 8 hrs/Day; 40 hrs/wkly

Essential Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Red Hat Satellite & Ansible Engineer include, but are not limited to the following:

• Install and configure Red Hat Satellite services to support efficient system management, centralized patching, provisioning, and lifecycle maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Integrate Red Hat Satellite with VMware and Nutanix platforms to streamline management of virtualized environments, enhance provisioning workflows, and ensure consistent configuration and compliance across hybrid infrastructure
• Deliver comprehensive baseline configurations of the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform by conducting detailed assessments of existing server configurations and performing necessary scaling adjustments
• Develop, configure, and tailor foundational playbooks, projects, and templates within the Ansible Automation Platform to support standardized automation practices, promote reusability, and align organizational requirements for infrastructure and application management
• Deploy fully provisioned environments—including complex SAP/HANA application landscapes—by leveraging automated workflows within the Ansible Automation Platform to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency across enterprise infrastructure
• Implement and manage Red Hat Ansible Tower to centralize and streamline automation workflows, providing role-based access, job scheduling, and enhanced reporting for Ansible automation activities
• Create and maintain Ansible Tower templates and workflows to improve team collaboration and support automated provisioning, configuration management, and compliance tasks
• Monitor and troubleshoot Ansible Tower environments, ensuring high availability and performance for critical automation processes

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or the ability to acquire Top Secret/SCI
• At least 4 years of comprehensive understanding and practical knowledge of Red Hat patch management using Satellite Server, as well as experience with related technologies including NFS, user account administration, sudo access configuration, LDAP client integration, and disk administration involving LVM and file systems such as XFS, ext3, and ext4
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting system-level issues to identify root causes and implement effective resolutions, particularly in environments running multiple concurrent applications that may affect overall system performance and stability. Basic enterprise networking background familiar with OSI/TCP Model
• Practical experience and working knowledge of VMware Tomcat, Apache, and Nutanix technologies, with the ability to configure, deploy, and manage these platforms within complex enterprise infrastructures
• Applied knowledge and hands‑on experience integrating both custom‑developed and commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) software solutions with Red Hat environments
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Tower for managing and scaling automation, including configuring projects, workflows, and role‑based access controls
• Ability to work a 40‑hour work week, normally Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last‑minute requests for overtime if needed.
• Ability to travel (5‑10%) primarily within 75 miles.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Project, and Visio.
• Exceptional attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong critical thinking, organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Security Clearance Required:

• Must have active Top-Secret clearance with SCI or TS with the ability to acquire SCI

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 4 years of relevant experience

Required Certifications:

Must possess, or be able to obtain, one of the following 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certifications before start date:

• Level II certs include – CCNA Security, GISCP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP
• Level III certs include – CASP CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT related field
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCSE)

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_ This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position. _

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government. _

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:

$190,000 - $220,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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