Junior Red Hat Linux Systems Engineer

As a Junior Red Hat Linux Systems Engineer, you will execute essential day-to-day RHEL operational activities, platform maintenance, and deployment tasks under the guidance of the Senior Systems Engineer. This hands-on role focuses on executing patching and hardening procedures, post-upgrade validation, automation testing, and providing critical standby support during scheduled maintenance windows. Key Responsibilities • Provide onsite and remote standby support for RHEL patching and hardening cycles across SIT, UAT, DR, and Production environments (including night and weekend maintenance sessions). • Perform pre-patch health checks, backup verifications, package updates, post-change service validation, and formal audit evidence capture. • Execute and test approved automation scripts/playbooks for server provisioning, in-place upgrades (IPUG), and CIS hardening; log and escalate execution failures promptly. • Assist with golden image maintenance, security agent installations, configuration verification, and technical documentation updates. • Research assigned security alerts, map affected packages/versions against the active RHEL estate, document findings, and complete assigned remediation tasks. • Maintain precise service request, incident, change, and inventory records. Promptly escalate technical risks, failed pre-checks, or procedure deviations to the Senior Engineer. Required Qualifications & Experience • Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. • 2–4 years of experience in Linux systems administration or IT infrastructure operations. • Solid foundational knowledge of RHEL 7/8/9 administration, including user/group management, permissions, yum/dnf package management, services, LVM, and basic networking. • Basic scripting capabilities using Bash, Python, or Ansible. • Understanding of patching practices, vulnerability remediation, OS hardening concepts, and formal change-management processes. • RHCSA preferred, or a commitment to obtain certification within an agreed timeframe post-hire.