Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year A bit about us: We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives. Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges. With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential. Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries. Why join us? Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace. Job Details Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer Location: Rockville, MD or Southern New Jersey (Atlantic City area) Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Red Hat OpenShift Automation Engineer to join a growing infrastructure team supporting large-scale enterprise environments. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible Automation, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) who enjoys building scalable, automated infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting complex production environments—not just lab implementations—and has a proven track record of designing, deploying, and automating enterprise platforms. Required Technical Capabilities We’re looking for a strong, hands-on Linux professional with mid-to-senior-level expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical environments. Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and/or 10) Ansible automation and configuration management Bash scripting DNF and local repository management Git-based configuration management, including cloning, commits, branching, and merging RHEL kernel patching, updates, and troubleshooting GNOME/RDP graphical environments Headless Linux display environments and virtualized monitor/display configurations Linux performance and latency analysis Ability to troubleshoot performance issues across CPU, memory, storage I/O, networking, virtualization, applications, and remote displays SELinux and FIPS-enabled environments COTS software and hardware installation and integration Strong independent troubleshooting skills while also collaborating effectively within a team We value demonstrated technical capability and hands-on expertise over an arbitrary number of years of experience. Preferred Capabilities Experience with any of the following would be highly valuable: Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Containerization and high-availability architectures Cisco switches and routers Multicast networking and BGP/edge connectivity NetApp ONTAP and MetroCluster Portworx Jenkins STIG/system hardening Vulnerability remediation and security scanning Previous air traffic systems experience Relevant certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, Red Hat OpenShift certifications, CCNA, Security+, or similar Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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