RHEL Engineer / Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer/Architect with extensive experience across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, 8, 9, and upcoming RHEL 10. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in large-scale RHEL migrations, upgrades, and automation initiatives. This role involves designing enterprise-grade RHEL architectures, executing OS version upgrades, and introducing automation strategies to improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

You will also lead enablement and training initiatives while driving adoption of Red Hat Image Mode for immutable infrastructure.

• Design, architect, and implement scalable deployment models for RHEL 7 8 9 10 environments.
• Lead migration strategies from legacy RHEL 7/8 to RHEL 9/10, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Develop and execute in-place upgrade plans using the Leapp utility and other migration tools.
• Validate compatibility, execute pre-upgrade simulations, and implement robust rollback mechanisms.

• Automate RHEL deployments using Anaconda, bootc-image-builder, and Ansible playbooks.
• Integrate OS build and deployment workflows with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps frameworks.
• Implement repeatable, automated patch management using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and Red Hat Satellite.
• Create fleet-wide automation scripts for configuration, compliance, and operational tasks.

• Define and implement a strategy for RHEL Image Mode adoption using bootc and container-native workflows.
• Build and maintain immutable system images with declarative configuration via Containerfiles.
• Enable fast rollbacks, compliance checks at build time, and deployments across cloud, edge, and bare metal.

• Ensure compliance with FIPS, STIG, and PCI-DSS security standards.
• Automate remediation and vulnerability management processes.
• Implement centralized inventory management and job scheduling for hybrid environments.

• Develop and deliver training sessions for operations and development teams on new RHEL features and best practices.
• Educate teams on enhancements in RHEL 8, 9, and 10 - including Flatpak, Lightspeed CLI assistant, and post-quantum encryption.
• Create and maintain upgrade playbooks, architecture documentation, and operational runbooks.

• 8+ years of experience as a Linux Engineer/Architect in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in RHEL 7/8/9/10 installation, configuration, migration, and optimization.
• Proven experience with large-scale RHEL OS upgrades and migration projects.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools: Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat Satellite, Terraform (nice-to-have).
• Strong skills in CI/CD integration, Git, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of immutable infrastructure concepts and container-based OS management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (FIPS, STIG, PCI-DSS).
• Strong scripting abilities in Bash, Python, or similar.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) in hybrid environments.