Senior RHEL Engineer

Seeking a senior IT Consultant – UNIX/Linux (RHEL) with deep technical expertise to help shape and lead our hybrid cloud transformation. This role is for the Infrastructure Hosting Team, focusing on architecting, engineering, and managing on-premise and AWS-based Linux computing environments. Responsibilities include designing solutions for mission-critical workloads such as SAP HANA, ensuring operational resilience, performance, compliance, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Architect, engineer, and manage on-premise and AWS-based Linux (RHEL) computing environments.
• Design and implement solutions for mission-critical workloads, including SAP HANA.
• Ensure operational resilience, performance, compliance, and lifecycle management of infrastructure.
• Automate processes using scripting and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, YAML, Bash).
• Participate in on-call rotations and travel up to 25% as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen due to NERC/CIP regulatory requirements and security policies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent technical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Linux (RHEL) system administration and infrastructure design.
• Hands-on knowledge of virtualization (Nutanix preferred; VMware or other products acceptable).
• Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments, preferably AWS.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and infrastructure compliance standards (e.g., NERC/CIP).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional).
• ITIL v4 Certification.
• Experience in utility, energy, or regulated industry environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for hybrid infrastructure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Little Rock, AR, with up to 25% travel required. The role involves participation in on-call rotations.