Linux Engineer

Linux Build Engineer (Onprem and Cloud)

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Summary: The team is seeking an experienced Linux Build Engineer to support enterprise platform build, automation, and cloud infrastructure initiatives. This role focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) builds, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and AWS-based provisioning using Terraform. The engineer will partner with application development, business teams, and cloud platform groups to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable infrastructure aligned with teams standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across enterprise and cloud environments
• Design and maintain Linux build and provisioning processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Develop and maintain Ansible-based automation for OS builds, configuration management, and operational consistency
• Implement and support AWS infrastructure builds using Terraform, including EC2- based Linux workloads
• Provision, configure, and support AWS EC2 instances following enterprise architecture and security standards
• Understand, implement, and troubleshoot AWS Security Groups, including ingress/egress rules and layered access models
• Support Linux workloads deployed on VMware vCenter and hybrid infrastructure platforms
• Apply Chef configuration management concepts (familiarity required) to support standardization and automation
• Ensure systems adhere to security, compliance, and baseline configuration metrics, supporting audit and regulatory requirements
• Analyze and clearly articulate technical challenges, risks, and constraints to engineering leadership and stakeholders
• Partner with business teams and application development (AD) to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Track and manage work using Jira, contributing stories and delivery transparency within Agile workflows
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, reliability, IaC maturity, and operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

• 8–10 years of enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible automation
• Proven experience adhering to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure builds
• Practical experience provisioning and supporting AWS EC2 instances
• Solid understanding of AWS Security Groups and network access controls
• Experience supporting workloads in VMware vCenter / virtualized environments
• Familiarity with Chef configuration management
• Strong understanding of compliance, configuration baselines, and operational metrics
• Ability to communicate technical challenges clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and application development teams
• Hands-on experience using Jira for Agile delivery and story tracking
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Windows build and provisioning processes
• Experience operating in regulated and security‑focused enterprise environments
• Exposure to hybrid cloud operating models and enterprise AWS platforms
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation-driven delivery models

Compensation & Benefits

A compensation package will be provided to eligible employees.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.