RHEL Engineer Senior

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RHEL 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 for the RHEL Engineer include:

• 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 for the RHEL Engineer include:

• 6-15 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 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
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• DoD 8140-compliant certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) required; CISSP or CISM preferred

Compensation for the RHEL includes:

• Salary Range: $115,000-$145,000 consistent with experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by state law.

This job was posted on July 9, 2026 and will be open for 30 days past posting date.

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