Senior RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) Engineer

Description & Requirements

Senior RHEL Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior RHEL Engineer to join our team.

As a Senior RHEL Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the deployment and management of Red Hat OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability and security.

This role involves developing and maintaining automation scripts for system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, T4, Band 7

Specific Responsibilities:



* Architect and deploy containerized applications using Red Hat OpenShift, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.


* Implement and optimize monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Loki, Grafana) for real-time tracking of application health.


* Transition OpenShift cluster operations from connected to partially disconnected environments, ensuring seamless deployment of critical security updates.


* Automate cluster provisioning and scaling to reduce deployment time and minimize human error.


* Manage and optimize multi-cluster OpenShift environments across production and development clusters, ensuring 99.99% uptime.


* Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and update documentation to improve team expertise in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Manager and Kubernetes management.


* Integrate Red Hat Satellite for efficient patch management and system updates across multiple environments.


* Develop and implement disaster recovery plans and backup strategies for critical systems.


* Configure and manage network services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NFS) within RHEL environments.


* Perform kernel tuning and system optimization to enhance performance and reliability.


* Implement and manage security policies using SELinux and firewall configurations.


* Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.


* Implement and manage cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.


* Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage to ensure cost efficiency and performance.


* Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing of applications in cloud environments.

Project Specific Education and Experience



* 7+ years of experience in IT services, with a focus on system integrations, cloud technologies, and DevOps.


* An active Secret Clearance is required.


* Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.

Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.


* A high school diploma or GED is required.


* Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer's discretion.

This includes being on-site during the transition period.

Must be based around Annapolis Junction, M

Minimum Requirements

TCS136, T4, Band 7

Desired

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