Senior RHEL & Automation Lead (Ansible, Satellite)

VSO Inc.; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

VSO Inc. in Jessup, MD seeks a Senior RHEL Consultant (Linux) to lead RHEL 9 implementations per architectural designs and to act as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business stakeholders.

The role blends Linux engineering with automation using Satellite and Ansible, while managing scope, timelines, and documentation in a cleared, mission-focused environment. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams across VMware and AWS environments, delivering hands-on and strategic guidance, including

Qualifications

• Active NSA TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph and current clearance
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CCNA Security)
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years leading modern cloud platform consulting engagements
• 3+ years hands-on Linux administration, preferably RHEL 8+
• Experience delivering an implementation based on an architectural design
• Proven track record advising senior IT/business executives including C-level briefings
• Hands-on experience with VMware and AWS
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Deliver RHEL 9 implementations per approved designs
• Lead technical project execution and set timelines with stakeholders
• Deploy and manage RHEL systems using Red Hat Satellite and automate with Ansible
• Identify stakeholder needs and set clear scope and timelines
• Advise senior IT/business leaders with executive briefings and presentations
• Create and maintain project and technical documentation throughout engagement
• Work across diverse teams in hybrid VMware and AWS environments

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation Platform

AWS

VMware

Project leadership

Executive briefing

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in CS or related

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation Platform

VMware

AWS

Job description

VSO Inc. in Jessup, MD seeks a Senior RHEL Consultant (Linux) to lead RHEL 9 implementations per architectural designs and to act as a trusted advisor to senior IT and business stakeholders.

The role blends Linux engineering with automation using Satellite and Ansible, while managing scope, timelines, and documentation in a cleared, mission-focused environment. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams across VMware and AWS environments, delivering hands-on and strategic guidance, including