Remote Linux Engineer - RHEL Automation & Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions

Norfolk (VA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Norfolk, VA seeks a Linux Engineer to support a large-scale DoD enterprise with 90% remote work. The role focuses on enterprise Linux administration, automation, security hardening, and platform reliability across dispersed NOC sites.

Responsibilities include managing RHEL environments, building automation with Ansible and AAP, applying DISA STIG controls, and collaborating with cybersecurity, operations, and engineering teams in an Agile setting to meet mission

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance required.
Active CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent DoD-certified credential.
Extensive experience administering RHEL 8 in enterprise environments.
Strong Linux automation and scripting experience.
Experience with patching, lifecycle management, and configuration management for enterprise Linux servers.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise RHEL environments.
Design, implement, and maintain automation to improve reliability and efficiency.
Support large-scale Linux deployments and patching processes.
Develop automation using Ansible, AAP, scripting, and related tools.
Monitor systems, perform root cause analysis, and respond to incidents.
Ensure DISA STIG compliance and security hardening across Linux platforms.
Support hybrid cloud and virtualized infrastructure with Azure and VMware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver improvements.
Document configurations and procedures.