Redhat Linux / RHEL Admin
100R% Remote (Excluding California, Illinois, Washington, Hawaii, and Minnesota)
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FINAL interview will be required to be onsite
** Please confirm candidate is willing to travel for final interview. Project Scope: We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer (Contractor) to support our enterprise-wide RHEL 7 to RHEL 8/9 migration project using Leapp. This role is part of a critical systems modernization initiative and requires strong expertise in RHEL systems, Leapp upgrade processes, and managing upgrades at scale. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced in identifying and mitigating upgrade risks in enterprise environments. (2500 total Linux Servers) Team Size: Team of 11 total (working with internal-facing application owners as well) Key Responsibilities:
- Execute in-place upgrades from RHEL 7 to RHEL 8/9 using the Leapp tool across physical and virtual servers.
- Assess system readiness and compatibility, including applications, third-party tools, and kernel modules.
- Conduct pre-upgrade analysis, resolve blocking issues, and ensure systems meet Leapp prerequisites.
- Develop and follow upgrade checklists, testing procedures, and rollback plans.
- Collaborate with application owners, DBAs, and infrastructure teams to coordinate upgrade schedules and minimize disruption.
- Troubleshoot upgrade-related issues across system performance, services, SELinux, and network configurations.
- Automate repeatable upgrade processes where appropriate using Ansible or similar tools.
- Ensure upgrades align with internal security and compliance requirements.
- Document upgrade activities, outcomes, and system changes.
- Use Remedy to track tasks, incidents, and changes related to the upgrade project.
Required Experience:
- 3-5+ years of Linux system administration experience, with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Hands-on experience performing RHEL 7 to RHEL 8/9 upgrades & migrations using Leapp in enterprise environments.
- Strong understanding of RPM, system boot processes, GRUB, kernel modules, systemd, and SELinux.
- Experience identifying and remediating Leapp upgrade blockers and compatibility issues.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) and automation with Ansible.
- Familiarity with system backup and recovery procedures, including snapshots, rsync, and LVM.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills across system, network, and service layers.
- Comfortable working independently and managing work in a remote, team-based environment.
- Experience using Remedy for ticketing and change management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- RHCE or equivalent Red Hat certification.
- Experience in virtualized environments (e.g., Client, Nutanix).
- Prior work on large-scale upgrade or migration projects in production environments.
- Previous experience as a contractor or consultant on IT infrastructure projects.
Required Education:
- Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience
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