Lead Red Hat Linux Architect Cloud Infrastructure

Overview

On Site
$60+
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux
AWS
Azure
GCP
Docker
Podman
Ansible
Terraform
Bash
Python
Red Hat Certified Architect

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Red Hat Linux Architect Cloud Infrastructure

Location: San Jose, CA

Duration: 6 to 12 Months

12+ Years of exp

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Lead Red Hat Linux Architect to spearhead the transformation of our legacy systems into scalable, secure, and cloud-native platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), cloud architecture, and platform modernization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of Red Hat Linux-based infrastructure solutions optimized for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or hybrid).
  • Architect and re-engineer legacy platforms to support containerization, automation, and scalability.
  • Define and enforce best practices for Linux system administration, configuration management, and security hardening.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Application teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
  • Evaluate and implement tools for configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Puppet), CI/CD, and monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain architectural documentation, standards, and roadmaps.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Linux system architecture and administration, with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Proven experience in re-architecting platforms for cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Deep understanding of virtualization, containerization (Docker, Podman), and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Expertise in automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
  • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.).
  • Familiarity with cloud-native design principles and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or equivalent certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with OpenStack or Red Hat Satellite.
  • Exposure to hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments.
  • Background in security compliance (e.g., CIS benchmarks, STIGs).
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