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Release Engineer RHEL Migration / Platform Modernization

Apolis

Alpharetta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$58 Per Hour
SKILLS
Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Benchmarking, CMake, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), Docker, GNU C Compiler, Groovy Programming Language, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Open Source, Operating Systems, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, RPM, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Refactoring, Release Management/Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Security Monitoring, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Vulnerability Scanners
LOCATION
Alpharetta, GA
POSTED
1 day ago
 Role: Release Engineer – RHEL Migration / Platform Modernization
Work Model: Location: Alpharetta GA USA (3 day onsite required)
 
Experience:
  • 5-7 years overall experience in Linux / Platform Engineering environments, with 5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, engineering, and modernization initiatives including RHEL9 exposure.
 
 
Role Overview:
  • Looking for a strong Release Engineer / Platform Engineer to support an enterprise infrastructure modernization initiative focused on migrating environments from RHEL7 to RHEL9. The role involves platform modernization, containerization, CI/CD automation, package engineering, and security/vulnerability remediation.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  1. OS Migration & Package Engineering.
  • Execute migration of applications/services from RHEL7 to RHEL9
  • Resolve binary compatibility and library dependency issues
  • Build and compile open-source packages from source code
  • Troubleshoot package and dependency-related issues
  • Manage lifecycle of RPM packages
  1. Containerization & Orchestration
  • Refactor legacy container workflows from Docker to Podman
  • Architect and maintain Rancher-managed Kubernetes environments
  • Support migration to RHEL9 Universal Base Images (UBI)
  1. Automation & CI/CD
  • Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines using Groovy shared libraries
  • Build automation tools and API integrations using Python
  • Support scalable code-based CI/CD pipelines
  1. Vulnerability & Security Management
  • Review vulnerability scan reports and remediate identified CVEs
  • Ensure compliance with RHEL9 security standards and benchmarks
  • Maintain secure software supply chain practices
 
 
Required Technical Skills:
  • Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), especially RHEL9
  • Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise
  • Python development/scripting experience
  • Groovy scripting for Jenkins DSL
  • Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Rancher
  • Strong Jenkins CI/CD experience
  • Experience with Make, CMake, GCC build systems
  • Vulnerability remediation and security hardening experience
  • Experience with Ansible for large-scale OS configuration
 
Important Notes:
  • Strong hands-on engineering depth is critical
  • Please avoid purely support/admin profiles
  • Candidates should have real experience in platform engineering, CI/CD, containerization, and OS modernization
  • Good communication skills required due to client-facing interviews

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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