Senior Systems Engineer

Soliel, LLC

. Administer, maintain, and harden Red Hat Linux systems in enterprise and production environments .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and hardening Red Hat Linux systems, with strong capabilities in automation using Ansible and Red Hat Satellite. Proficient in scripting with Bash and Perl or Python, and skilled in troubleshooting complex system and application issues across multiple layers of the stack.

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Red Hat Linux Systems AdministrationAnsible AutomationBash ScriptingRHSA CertificationCryptographic Engineering

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Hard Skills

Red Hat LinuxScripting (Bash, Perl, Python)Configuration ManagementAutomation ToolsTroubleshootingDatabase Platforms (PostgreSQL, MariaDB)Hardware Security Modules (HSM)TLS IntegrationLDAPSystem Upgrades

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleRed Hat SatelliteHSMTLSPostgreSQLMariaDB

Certifications & Qualifications

RHSA CertificationActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

System ProvisioningConfiguration ManagementLifecycle OperationsSecure CommunicationsCryptographic Protocol Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleJavaLinuxMariaDBPerlPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, and harden Red Hat Linux systems in enterprise and production environments
Design and implement automation using Ansible and Red Hat Satellite for system provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle operations
Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Bash and Perl or Python
Diagnose and resolve complex system, application, and performance issues across the Linux and Java stack
Collaborate with security, architecture, and development teams on secure system and application designs
Support cryptographic services and secure communications infrastructure, including TLS and HSM integrations
Document system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides
Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Must hold an Active Secret Clearance
Eight (8) or more years of engineering experience
Strong Red Hat Linux systems administration experience
RHSA certification or equivalent hands-on experience
Strong scripting experience using Bash and Perl or Python
Strong experience with configuration management and automation tools, Ansible and Red Hat Satellite
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues across multiple layers of the stack
Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation and collaboration
Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) preferred
LDAP experience, specifically non-Active Directory LDAP implementations preferred
Experience with PostgreSQL and MariaDB database platforms preferred
Cryptographic engineering experience preferred, including secure key management and cryptographic protocol implementation or integration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical, dental, and vision
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)