Sr Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME).

World Wide Technology; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology seeks a Linux Subject Matter Expert to architect, deploy, and sustain enterprise Linux environments on a remote, collaborative team. You will design gold images, automate with Ansible, and enforce security/compliance standards across the stack.

The role emphasizes automation, Satellite administration, and IaC practices, with cross-functional collaboration to modernize infrastructure. AWS/Azure and virtualization experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Strong experience building and maintaining RHEL Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Satellite.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Strong scripting experience with Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying custom RPM packages to support enterprise applications and platform standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Linux environments based on RHEL.
• Build and maintain standardized RHEL Gold Images following security and compliance requirements.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Administer Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.
• Manage server provisioning, patch management, software repositories, content views, and host lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain Satellite deployment standards and operational procedures.
• Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible.
• Develop Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation frameworks.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Create tools and scripts for monitoring, reporting, and system administration activities.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure modernization and transformation projects.
• Support data center migrations, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and cloud integration projects.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard and support enterprise systems and platforms.

Skills

Enterprise Linux administration

RHEL

Automation & DevOps

Scripting (Bash/Shell/Python)

Troubleshooting & performance tuning

Education

RHCSA

RHCE

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

Ansible Automation Platform

Terraform

AWS

Azure

VMware / virtualization

RPM Packaging

Job description

World Wide Technology is looking for a Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high performance teams? Join WWT today! Who we are https://www.wwt.com/corporate/who-we-are/overview

Work type + Location: Remote

What will you be doing?

Position Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Linux Platform Administration Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Linux environments primarily based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Build, maintain, and enhance standardized RHEL Gold Images following security and compliance requirements.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Red Hat Satellite Management Administer and maintain Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.
• Manage server provisioning, patch management, software repositories, content views, and host lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain Satellite deployment standards and operational procedures.
• Automation and Configuration Management Design and implement automation solutions using Ansible.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation frameworks.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Scripting and Engineering Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.
• Create tools and scripts for monitoring, reporting, and system administration activities.
• Project Delivery Lead and participate in infrastructure modernization and transformation projects.
• Support data center migrations, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and cloud integration projects.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard and support enterprise systems and platforms.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Strong experience building and maintaining RHEL Gold Images.
• Hands-on experience administering Red Hat Satellite.
• Advanced experience with Ansible Automation Platform.
• Strong scripting experience with Bash, Shell, or Python.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and deploying custom RPM packages to support enterprise applications and platform standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with VMware, virtualization platforms, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) preferred.
• Tools and Technologies: RHEL Gold Image Engineering
• Red Hat Satellite
• Ansible Automation
• Bash / Shell Scripting
• RPM Packaging
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• AWS
• Linux Security Hardening
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions please connect to [e-mail].