Associate Principal, Storage Engineering

* Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise Linux server environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Amazon Linux) with hands-on configuration and troubleshooting across on-premises and AWS cloud infrastructure
* Plan, execute, and manage enterprise-wide Linux patching strategies including security patches, kernel updates, and critical vulnerability remediation across thousands of servers
* Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) plans for Linux infrastructure including RPO/RTO targets, failover procedures, and recovery testing schedules
* Implement and enforce CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks and security baselines across all Linux systems including automated compliance scanning, remediation, and reporting
* Plan, execute, and manage RHEL operating system upgrades across enterprise environments including in-place upgrades (Leapp), migration strategies, and rollback procedures
* Develop and implement infrastructure automation strategies using Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) including playbook development, workflow orchestration, and automation controller management
* Manage and optimize Red Hat Satellite infrastructure for system provisioning, patch management, and content lifecycle management across the enterprise
* Implement and manage automated patching workflows using Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, and AWS Systems Manager for both on-premises and cloud environments
* Design, deploy, and manage AWS Linux EC2 instances including instance configuration, auto-scaling, and integration with AWS services
* Create, maintain, and manage AMI (Amazon Machine Image) lifecycle including image hardening, patching, golden image development, and automated AMI pipeline creation
* Implement AMI versioning strategies, testing procedures, and distribution processes across multiple AWS accounts and regions
* Design and implement disaster recovery solutions including backup strategies, replication technologies, failover automation, and multi-region/multi-site architectures
* Design and maintain NFS storage solutions and distributed file systems for enterprise applications
* Architect, deploy, and manage Open Shift container platforms and Kubernetes environments in hybrid cloud configurations
* Implement and support Red Hat Dev Spaces for cloud-native development workflows
* Conduct regular DR drills and testing to validate backup and recovery procedures
* Develop and maintain security hardening standards based on CIS benchmarks, STIG requirements, and organizational security policies
* Manage incidents, requests, and change management processes using ITSM tools such as Service Now including ticket resolution, escalations, and SLA compliance
* Maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, runbooks, and operational procedures in Confluence
* Establish and enforce Linux server security standards, hardening procedures, and compliance protocols across on-premises and cloud environments
* Oversee system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and optimization initiatives across all platforms
* Provide escalation support for complex technical issues and lead incident response efforts
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including networking, storage, security, and application development
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and evaluate emerging Red Hat, AWS, and cloud-native technologies
* Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
* Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24/7 support for critical systems as needed
* Lead vendor management activities and coordinate with Red Hat and AWS support
* Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Linux administrators and junior team members
* Lead technical training sessions and knowledge transfer initiatives on Ansible, Satellite, Open Shift, AWS, patching, and DR procedures
* 10+ years of progressive hands-on experience in Linux/Unix system administration
* 5+ years in a technical leadership or senior engineering role
* Strong hands-on experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) including automation controller, execution environments, and workflow development
* Proven expertise in Red Hat Satellite for system lifecycle management and content management
* Extensive experience planning and executing enterprise-scale Linux patching programs including change management, patch testing, and emergency patching procedures
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing disaster recovery solutions for Linux infrastructure including backup/restore, replication, and failover strategies
* Demonstrated experience planning and executing RHEL OS upgrades across major versions (e.g., RHEL 7 to 8, RHEL 8 to
9) using Leapp and other upgrade methodologies
* Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Linux EC2 instances, including Amazon Linux and RHEL on AWS
* Demonstrated experience in AMI creation, customization, hardening, and lifecycle management
* Proven track record of building automated AMI…