Vulnerability & Remediation Engineer (Linux)

About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.

Rate Range: $75-$80/Hr

Job Description:

• Linux Vulnerability & Remediation Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise infrastructure and security remediation program. The role combines expertise in Linux platform engineering, vulnerability management, remediation coordination, and advisory automation.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration knowledge with exposure to RHEL 7 to RHEL 9 environments, vulnerability identification, remediation planning, and reusable automation frameworks. While full-scale OS migration execution is currently out of scope, candidates must understand migration dependencies, RPM/package compatibility, and platform modernization considerations.
• This is a highly collaborative role requiring close coordination with infrastructure, application, container, security, and remediation teams across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, analyze, and coordinate remediation of vulnerabilities across Linux operating systems, containers and applications.
• Work closely with infrastructure, application, platform engineering, and security teams to coordinate remediation activities and track closure.
• Provide technical recommendations for remediation strategies, reusable remediation assets, and automation opportunities.
• Possess strong understanding of RHEL 7 to RHEL 9 environments, package dependencies, compatibility considerations, and platform vulnerabilities.
• Support packaging, automation, and deployment activities related to RHEL 7 to RHEL 9 upgrade and remediation releases across environments.
• Review vulnerability reports generated from enterprise scanning tools and perform risk-based analysis.
• Recommend reusable automation frameworks and AI-driven remediation solutions aligned with Agile delivery practices.
• Support RPM package building, validation, and dependency analysis activities.
• Collaborate with CI/CD, DevOps, and platform teams to improve remediation workflows and deployment automation.
• Participate in remediation governance, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Ensure remediation activities follow enterprise change management, CAB, and production governance processes.

Required Skills & Experience:
Linux & Operating System Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Good understanding of RHEL 7 and RHEL 9 platform architecture and ecosystem.
• Experience in Linux troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational support.
• Understanding of RPM package management and RPM build processes.

Vulnerability Management:

• Experience identifying and assessing vulnerabilities across:
  • Linux Operating Systems
  • Containers
  • Applications
  • Middleware
• Strong understanding of remediation coordination and risk prioritization.
• Exposure to CI/CD and automation tools such as:
  • Jenkins
  • Ansible
  • GitHub Actions

Exposure to container platforms and technologies:

• Docker
• Podman
• Kubernetes

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced enterprise environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple remediation and coordination activities simultaneously.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Linux infrastructure, vulnerability management, platform engineering, or remediation programs.
• Experience supporting enterprise production environments is preferred.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-owned company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Applicant Consent:
By submitting your application, you agree to ApTask's ( Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and provide your consent to receive SMS and voice call communications regarding employment opportunities that match your resume and qualifications. You understand that your personal information will be used solely for recruitment purposes and that you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.