Linux Platform Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a qualified Linux Platform Engineer to support a federal program in the Annapolis, MD area. The Linux Platform Engineer will lead the deployment and upkeep of various platforms that support multiple applications.

Responsibilities of the Linux Platform Engineer:

• Monitor and enhance platform performance, applying corrective measures as needed
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and develop security-based incident response plans
• Configure and manage host-based security systems and utilize monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds
• Implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers
• Maintain systems using Red Hat Satellite Server
• Provide assistance for both server and workstation hardware

Qualifications of the Linux Platform Engineer:

• 10+ years of experience working in related field
• Extensive experience with OpenShift and On-Prem Infrastructure (required)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), and/or Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) required
• Experience with Linux and AWS Cloud
• Must hold ACTIVE Secret clearance

Compensation for the Linux Platform Engineer:

• Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 ***commensurate of experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO (Paid Time Off), Paid Holidays, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 06/27/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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