Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer

Jobot; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting large-scale enterprise environments. This role requires deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible Automation, and RHEL, with a proven track record of building scalable, automated infrastructure solutions.

You will design, deploy, and operate enterprise platforms in production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, security, and reliability in government and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and/or 10).
• Ansible automation and configuration management.
• Bash scripting.
• DNF and local repository management.
• Git-based configuration management, including cloning, commits, branching, and merging.
• RHEL kernel patching, updates, and troubleshooting.
• GNOME/RDP graphical environments.
• Headless Linux display environments and virtualized monitor/display configurations.
• Linux performance and latency analysis.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues across CPU, memory, storage I/O, networking, virtualization, applications, and remote displays SELinux and FIPS-enabled environments.
• COTS software and hardware installation and integration.
• Strong independent troubleshooting skills while also collaborating effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable automation pipelines and infrastructure as code for OpenShift environments.
• Deploy and operate OpenShift-based platforms in production, ensuring reliability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade automation solutions.

Skills

RHEL expertise

Ansible automation

Bash scripting

DNF management

Git configuration

RHEL patching

Performance analysis

Troubleshooting

Independent troubleshooting

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization

Jenkins

Portworx

NetApp ONTAP

STIG/security

RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA certs

RH OpenShift certifications

CCNA

Security+

Job description

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer

Location: Rockville, MD or Southern New Jersey (Atlantic City area)

A bit about us

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization-from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team supporting large-scale enterprise environments. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible Automation, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) who enjoys building scalable, automated infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting complex production environments-not just lab implementations-and has a proven track record of designing, deploying, and automating enterprise platforms.

Required Technical Capabilities

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and/or 10)
• Ansible automation and configuration management
• Bash scripting
• DNF and local repository management
• Git-based configuration management, including cloning, commits, branching, and merging
• RHEL kernel patching, updates, and troubleshooting
• GNOME/RDP graphical environments
• Headless Linux display environments and virtualized monitor/display configurations
• Linux performance and latency analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues across CPU, memory, storage I/O, networking, virtualization, applications, and remote displaysSELinux and FIPS-enabled environments
• COTS software and hardware installation and integration
• Strong independent troubleshooting skills while also collaborating effectively within a team

We value demonstrated technical capability and hands-on expertise over an arbitrary number of years of experience.

Preferred Capabilities

Experience with any of the following would be highly valuable:

• Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
• Containerization and high-availability architectures
• Cisco switches and routers
• Multicast networking and BGP/edge connectivity
• NetApp ONTAP and MetroCluster
• Portworx
• Jenkins
• STIG/system hardening
• Vulnerability remediation and security scanning
• Previous air traffic systems experience
• Relevant certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, Red Hat OpenShift certifications, CCNA, Security+, or similar

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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