Senior Linux Automation Engineer (RHEL, Hybrid)

GDH; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GDH in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to oversee enterprise Linux environments, primarily RHEL. You will design, deploy, support, and maintain Linux systems, ensuring security and compliance while modernizing infrastructure.

The role emphasizes automation using Ansible, IaC practices, and collaboration with application and infrastructure teams. Hybrid on-site/remote work is offered; responsibilities include building RHEL Gold Images, patching, and cloud

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Proven experience building and maintaining RHEL Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Satellite administration.
• Strong automation skills using Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficiency in Bash, Shell, or Python scripting.
• Experience creating and deploying RPM packages for enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and administer enterprise Linux environments based on RHEL.
• Build, maintain, and enhance standardized RHEL Gold Images per security standards.
• Perform OS upgrades, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Administer Red Hat Satellite infrastructure, including provisioning and content management.
• Develop and implement automation using Ansible; create playbooks, roles, and frameworks.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration, patching, and IaC-driven processes.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Bash/Python to boost efficiency.
• Lead modernization, platform upgrades, data center migrations, and cloud integration.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard and support enterprise systems.
• Create and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Enterprise Linux

RHEL

Ansible Automation

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Red Hat Satellite

RPM packaging

Automation / IaC

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat Satellite

Terraform

VMware / virtualization

Job description

GDH in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to oversee enterprise Linux environments, primarily RHEL. You will design, deploy, support, and maintain Linux systems, ensuring security and compliance while modernizing infrastructure.

The role emphasizes automation using Ansible, IaC practices, and collaboration with application and infrastructure teams. Hybrid on-site/remote work is offered; responsibilities include building RHEL Gold Images, patching, and cloud