Senior Consultant, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL)

Precision Solutions, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Consultant to implement automated, containerized OpenShift-based solutions and lead complex, cloud-scale platforms at client sites. The role requires deep Linux expertise, strong automation skills, and a proactive, advisory mindset.

You will travel weekly to Jessup, MD, maintain security clearance, and contribute to day-to-day operations, architecture reviews, and knowledge transfer in a fast-paced, federal-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a technical discipline.
• Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 or later.
• Experience utilizing Red Hat Satellite to deploy and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation.
• Experience leading successful modern cloud platform enterprise-level projects.
• Bare-Metal Infrastructure: Deep Linux (RHEL) and automated hardware provisioning (BIOS/UEFI, RAID, BMC/Redfish, Kickstart/Cobbler).
• Kubernetes/OpenShift: Cluster architecture, lifecycle management (IPI/UPI, Kubeadm), bare-metal deployment patterns (Metal3, Ironic), Day-2 operations, Operators, and GitOps.
• Storage: Distributed/local storage, RAID/NVMe, performance tuning, and data management/DR (Velero, OADP, Ceph/ODF).
• Automation & IaC: Strong proficiency in Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm). Scripting (Bash, Python, Go).
• Security & Compliance: Linux/Kubernetes hardening (RBAC, SCC, network policies, TLS/PKI), and compliance standards (NIST, CIS).
• Observability: Logging/monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and advanced platform/network troubleshooting (etcd, kernel, tcpdump).
• Knowledge of common AddOns or third party tools. (Aria/vRealize Suite, SRM, Backup software, Performance tools)
• Ability to lead design workshops, create clear documentation, and provide knowledge transfer for Day-0/1/2 planning.
• Demonstrated track record of working in a strategic advisory role to senior IT and business executives
• Deep expertise in Git
• Applied knowledge and experience working in agile, scrum, and DevOps teams
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• IAT Level II Certification (Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc)

Responsibilities

• Implement automated, containerized solutions, with a focus on Red Hat OpenShift.
• Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies.
• Travel weekly, Monday-Friday, to a client site in Jessup, Maryland.

Skills

RHEL administration

OpenShift expertise

Ansible automation

Terraform

Kubernetes

Bash scripting

Python scripting

GitOps

Security hardening

CI/CD tooling

SRE mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK Stack

Kubeadm

Ironic

Metal3

Kickstart/Cobbler

Job description

Overview

Senior Consultant, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 (RHEL)

480 hoursOnsite in Jessup, MDTS/SCI Ful Scope Polygraph Clearance required - MUST BE held by MPO

Job Description:Senior Consultant: MPO - TakeFiveMust hold an Active Top Secret SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph held by the MPO customer. CI Polygraph within the last five years.What you will do:

• Implement automated, containerized solutions, with a focus on Red Hat OpenShift. Other areas of focus include, but not limited to, networking, storage, virtualization, security, logging, monitoring, and high availability and system resilience.
• Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies.
• Travel weekly, Monday-Friday, to a client site in Jessup, Maryland.

Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a technical discipline
• Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 or later
• Experience utilizing Red Hat Satellite to deploy and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation
• Experience leading successful modern cloud platform enterprise-level projects
• Bare-Metal Infrastructure: Deep Linux (RHEL) and automated hardware provisioning (BIOS/UEFI, RAID, BMC/Redfish, Kickstart/Cobbler).
• Kubernetes/OpenShift: Cluster architecture, lifecycle management (IPI/UPI, Kubeadm), bare-metal deployment patterns (Metal3, Ironic), Day-2 operations, Operators, and GitOps.
• Storage: Distributed/local storage, RAID/NVMe, performance tuning, and data management/DR (Velero, OADP, Ceph/ODF).
• Automation & IaC: Strong proficiency in Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm). Scripting (Bash, Python, Go).
• Security & Compliance: Linux/Kubernetes hardening (RBAC, SCC, network policies, TLS/PKI), and compliance standards (NIST, CIS).
• Observability: Logging/monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and advanced platform/network troubleshooting (etcd, kernel, tcpdump).
• Knowledge of common AddOns or third party tools. (Aria/vRealize Suite, SRM, Backup software, Performance tools)
• Ability to lead design workshops, create clear documentation, and provide knowledge transfer for Day-0/1/2 planning.
• Demonstrated track record of working in a strategic advisory role to senior IT and business executives
• Deep expertise in Git
• Applied knowledge and experience working in agile, scrum, and DevOps teams
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• IAT Level II Certification (Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc)

About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves in being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.