Linux SME

Summary:

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Work Mode: Hybrid requirement with one day onsite Tuesday
• Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Administer and maintain Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.
• Manage server provisioning, patch management, software repositories, content views, and host lifecycle 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.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Lead and participate in infrastructure modernization and transformation projects.
• Support data center migrations, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and cloud integration projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum 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.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Experience with VMware, virtualization platforms, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) preferred.