RHEL Engineer - Senior

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior RHEL Security Engineer to support a global technology services and consulting firm that delivers innovative IT and business solutions to organizations worldwide. This position is onsite in Chantilly, VA. This is a long-term opportunity supporting a national leader in enterprise IT modernization and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Configure, validate, and maintain enterprise systems in compliance with DISA STIG requirements.
• Administer and support applications within Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain Shell (Bash/Sh) scripts to support application management and automation.
• Utilize SteelCloud ConfigOS to achieve and maintain enterprise STIG compliance.
• Manage and support servers within Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure virtual and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable system operations.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance REQUIRED
• 6–15 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 5 years of experience)
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and DISA STIG implementation/compliance
• Experience supporting web servers, application servers, containerized applications, and database servers in enterprise environments
• DoD 8140–compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required; CISSP or CISM preferred

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick leave as required by state law

Pay

Salary Range: $115,000–$151,000 consistent with experience