Linux Platform Engineer

Annapolis, Maryland

Piper Companies
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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 4/29/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Date Posted: 12 May 2025
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