Title : Senior Linux /
- NIX Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation)
Location : McLean Area, VA (Hybrid 23 days onsite)
Employment Type : Contract (6 months)
Status : Accepting Candidates
About the Role
Join a highly technical infrastructure team supporting enterprise and lab environments for a leading research and national-securityfocused organization . This role is focused on modernizing Linux platforms , including RHEL 6 / 7 8 / 9 migrations , automation, and enterprise services support.
Key Responsibilities
Lead RHEL platform modernization , including upgrades from RHEL 6 / 7 to 8 / 9Configure, harden, and supportLinux / NIX systems in enterprise and lab environmentsAutomate system administration tasks using Chef and AnsibleSupport enterprise services including email, logging, web, and network servicesWrite and maintain scripts using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or RubyParticipate in Agile project teams and infrastructure initiativesTroubleshoot complex issues using logs, monitoring tools, and vendor knowledge basesMaintain documentation and act as a subject-matter expert for assigned platformsQualifications
5+ years ofLinux / NIX systems engineering experienceStrong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Proven experience with Chef and Ansible automationExperience with OS migrations or upgrades in enterprise environmentsWorking knowledge of CI / CD, Infrastructure as Code, and version control (Git)Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, firewalls)Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experienceCompensation (Pay Transparency)
Estimated hourly range : $65$70 / hr (W-2)Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results