Linux Subject Matter Expert

Job Title:  Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Oakland, CA Notes:
Linux SME: Hybrid requirement with one day onsite on Tuesday  Job Description:
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced  Linux Subject Matter Expert (SME)to support enterprise Linux infrastructure, automation initiatives, and strategic platform projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) ,  Red Hat Satellite ,  Ansible Automation , and Linux administration at scale. This role will work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, and Application teams to deliver reliable, secure, and automated solutions across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
Linux Platform Administration

• Design, deploy, administer, and support enterprise Linux environments primarily based on  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) .
• Build, maintain, and enhance standardized  RHEL Gold Images following security and compliance requirements.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Troubleshoot complex operating system, performance, and infrastructure issues.

Red Hat Satellite Management

• Administer and maintain  Red Hat Satellite infrastructure.
• Manage server provisioning, patch management, software repositories, content views, and host lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain Satellite deployment standards and operational procedures.

Automation & Configuration Management

• Design and implement automation solutions using  Ansible .
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, inventories, and automation frameworks.
• Automate server provisioning, configuration management, patching, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.

Scripting & Engineering

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using  Bash, Python, or Shell scripting .
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and process optimization.
• Create tools and scripts for monitoring, reporting, and system administration activities.

Project Delivery

• Lead and participate in infrastructure modernization and transformation projects.
• Support data center migrations, platform upgrades, automation initiatives, and cloud integration projects.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to onboard and support enterprise workloads.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of enterprise Linux administration experience.
• Extensive experience with  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) .
• Strong experience building and maintaining  RHEL Gold Images .
• Hands-on experience administering  Red Hat Satellite .
• Advanced experience with  Ansible Automation Platform .
• Strong scripting experience with  Bash, Shell, or Python .
• Experience creating, maintaining, and  deploying custom RPM packages t o support enterprise applications and platform standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with  Amazon Web Services (AWS) .
• Experience with  Microsoft Azure .
• Knowledge of  Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Experience with VMware, virtualization platforms, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE) preferred.

Desired Skills

• RHEL Gold Image Engineering
• Red Hat Satellite
• Ansible Automation
• Bash / Shell Scripting
• RPM packaging
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• Linux Security Hardening
• Enterprise Infrastructure Operations
• Project Leadership and Delivery

This role is ideal for a hands-on Linux SME who can combine deep technical expertise with automation and project delivery experience in a large enterprise environment.