Release Engineer – RHEL Migration / Platform Modernization

Release Engineer – Linux Platform Modernization & Automation

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Release Engineer with a strong background in Linux platform engineering and infrastructure modernization. The ideal candidate will play a key role in a large-scale operating system transformation program, helping migrate enterprise workloads from legacy Red Hat environments to modern RHEL9 platforms while driving automation, container adoption, and security improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

<>Linux Platform Modernization

• Lead and support migration activities from older Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments to RHEL9.
• Analyze and resolve application compatibility issues during platform upgrades.
• Validate system dependencies, libraries, and runtime requirements across migrated workloads.
• Build, package, and maintain software components required for enterprise Linux environments.
• Manage RPM packaging processes and troubleshoot installation or dependency conflicts.

<>Container & Kubernetes Engineering

• Modernize existing container platforms by transitioning workloads from Docker-based environments to Podman.
• Support Kubernetes infrastructure administration and enhancements within Rancher-managed clusters.
• Enable adoption of RHEL9 Universal Base Images (UBI) and container best practices.
• Assist development teams with containerization strategies for legacy applications.

<>CI/CD & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain Jenkins-based release pipelines using Groovy and shared library frameworks.
• Build automation solutions and platform integrations using Python.
• Improve deployment efficiency through Infrastructure-as-Code and automated release processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish scalable and repeatable CI/CD practices.

<>Security & Compliance

• Review vulnerability assessment findings and implement remediation plans.
• Address operating system and application-level security risks, including CVE mitigation.
• Ensure Linux platforms comply with organizational security policies and industry standards.
• Support secure build and software delivery practices across the release lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in Linux infrastructure, platform engineering, or release engineering environments.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration with hands-on experience in RHEL9.
• Proven experience executing Linux OS upgrade or migration initiatives.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across Linux systems, applications, and middleware components.
• Strong Python scripting and automation development experience.
• Hands-on experience developing Jenkins pipelines and Groovy-based automation.
• Experience working with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and Rancher platforms.
• Knowledge of software build frameworks such as GCC, Make, and CMake.
• Experience with vulnerability remediation, OS hardening, and security compliance.
• Strong Ansible experience for configuration management and large-scale system automation.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Deep engineering mindset with hands-on implementation experience rather than purely operational support.
• Background in platform modernization, infrastructure transformation, or cloud-native initiatives.
• Strong understanding of release management and software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and technical teams.