Linux Engineer

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Linux Engineer to support a large-scale DOD enterprise environment responsible for mission-critical data center services. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) infrastructure, automation initiatives, and enterprise platform reliability across geographically dispersed NOCs. This position is ideal for an experienced Linux engineer with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, automation, security compliance, and hybrid cloud technologies.

Location Options: Norfolk, VA, Whidbey Island, WA, or Pearl Harbor, HI.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve system reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Support large-scale Linux server deployments, lifecycle management, patching, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Ansible, Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP), scripting, and related technologies.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis for production environments.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms.
• Support hybrid cloud and virtualized infrastructure environments utilizing Azure and VMware technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver infrastructure improvements.
• Support Red Hat Satellite for provisioning, software lifecycle management, and patch management.
• Document system configurations, operational procedures, and technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Active CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) in enterprise environments.
• Strong experience with Linux automation and scripting.
• Ability to work onsite as needed at one of the designated Network Operations Centers:
  • Norfolk, VA (preferred)
  • San Diego, CA
  • Pearl Harbor, HI

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large enterprise or DoD hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience administering RHEL 6 and RHEL 7 environments.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Ansible
  • Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP)
  • Red Hat Satellite
  • VMware
  • Microsoft Azure
• Experience implementing and validating DISA STIG compliance.
• Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent).
• Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe) development environments.
• Strong Bash, Python, or other Linux scripting experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle Linux environments is a plus.

Desired Skills

• Enterprise Linux Administration
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Infrastructure Automation
• Configuration Management
• System Hardening & Compliance
• Performance Optimization
• Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Technical Documentation

Compensation

Salary: $95,000-$100,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k Plan
• Holidays
• PTO
• Sick leave as required by law