RHEL Linux Engineer

Skills

Description

- Administer and support daily operations of RHEL Linux environments.
- Deploy patches and updates to ensure system security and performance.
- Manage security protocols, including firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning.
- Lead the upgrade of operating systems from RHEL version 7 to version 8, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal downtime.
- Automate tasks and processes where possible, utilizing scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure related to applications, databases, and network systems.
- Provide expertise in system troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to systems architecture, configurations, processes, and service records.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support outside of normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• - Minimum of 8 years of experience in Linux system administration, specifically with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• - Strong knowledge of system security measures, experience with SELinux, and firewall configurations.
• - Proficient in scripting for automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• - Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• - Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues effectively.
• - Strong communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with remote teams.
• - Certifications in RHEL (RHCE, RHCSA) or similar are highly desirable.

Educational Requirements

• - Proficient in managing AWS infrastructure, particularly in identity, storage, and compute services.
• - Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure ensuring seamless integration with Linux environments.