We are looking for RHEL Migration Release Engineer - Hybrid for our client in Calgary AB.
Job Title: RHEL Migration Release Engineer
Job Location: Calgary AB
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- 5+ years of strong hands-on experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, engineering, and modernization initiatives, including RHEL9 exposure.
- 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, and Rancher.
- Strong Jenkins CI/CD experience.
- Experience with Make, CMake, and GCC build systems.
- Vulnerability remediation and security hardening experience.
- Experience with Ansible for large-scale OS configuration.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Refactor legacy container workflows from Docker to Podman.
- Architect and maintain Rancher-managed Kubernetes environments.
- Support migration to RHEL9 Universal Base Images (UBI).
- Develop and maintain Jenkins pipelines using Groovy shared libraries.
- Build automation tools and API integrations using Python.
- Support scalable code-based CI/CD pipelines.
- Review vulnerability scan reports and remediate identified CVEs.
- Ensure compliance with RHEL9 security standards and benchmarks.
- Maintain secure software supply chain practices.
Skills:
- Linux.
- Platform Engineering.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- RHEL9.
- Python.
- Jenkins.
- CI/CD.
- Groovy.
- Docker.
- Podman.
- Kubernetes.
- Rancher.
- Ansible.
- RPM.
- Make.
- CMake.
- GCC.
Qualification And Education:
- 5 to 7 years overall experience in Linux / Platform Engineering environments.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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