Senior Linux Automation Engineer (RHEL/Ubuntu, Ansible)

NetSage; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSage is seeking a Senior Linux Automation Administrator to manage secure Linux environments across connected and disconnected networks. You will maintain Kubernetes infrastructure, develop and maintain Ansible Playbooks, and implement rigorous security configurations and monitoring to support mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux automation expertise, experience in secure/disconnected setups, and a track record delivering reliable infrastructure solutions

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or MS degree with 3 years; or no degree with 9 years.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Expert-level Configuration as Code (CaC) with Ansible strongly preferred.
• Experience administering RHEL and Ubuntu in disconnected/restricted networks.

Responsibilities

• Administer secure Linux environments across connected and disconnected networks.
• Maintain Kubernetes infrastructure and related components.
• Develop and maintain Ansible Playbooks and IaC configurations.
• Implement secure configuration and monitoring in mission-critical environments.

Skills

Ansible

RHEL

Ubuntu

Kubernetes

Security+

Education

B.S. in Information Technology or related field

M.S. in Information Technology or related field

No degree, 9+ years relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

Splunk

Grafana

SolarWinds

Job description

NetSage is seeking a Senior Linux Automation Administrator to manage secure Linux environments across connected and disconnected networks. You will maintain Kubernetes infrastructure, develop and maintain Ansible Playbooks, and implement rigorous security configurations and monitoring to support mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux automation expertise, experience in secure/disconnected setups, and a track record delivering reliable infrastructure solutions