[Remote] Linux Engineer with Server Infrastructure – RHEL 7/8/9/10-Full time-Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking an experienced Linux Vulnerability Remediation Engineer with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The role involves identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities across enterprise Linux environments while leveraging automation tools. Responsibilities • Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Linux environments running RHEL 7/8/9/10 • Perform operating system installation, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management • Monitor Linux server health, availability, and performance • Troubleshoot Linux operating system, package, and infrastructure issues • Support enterprise production environments while maintaining high availability • Analyze vulnerability scan reports generated by Qualys or equivalent vulnerability management tools • Prioritize remediation activities based on severity, exploitability, business impact, and compliance requirements • Perform end-to-end remediation of Critical, High, and Medium vulnerabilities • Apply security patches, kernel updates, and software package updates using YUM/DNF • Implement temporary mitigation strategies where immediate remediation is not possible • Validate remediation through vulnerability rescans and closure verification • Maintain accurate remediation evidence for compliance and audit purposes • Plan, schedule, and execute enterprise Linux patching activities • Install Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) and software updates • Coordinate server reboot activities and maintenance windows • Validate application functionality after patch deployment • Perform rollback activities when required • Maintain patch compliance across enterprise server environments • Implement Linux security best practices and hardening standards • Configure secure SSH access and authentication controls • Manage file permissions, ownership, SELinux, firewall, and system services • Apply CIS Benchmarks and STIG security recommendations • Strengthen server security baselines to minimize recurring vulnerabilities • Support compliance initiatives and internal security audits • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using: Ansible, Chef, Bash Shell Scripting, Ruby • Create reusable playbooks, cookbooks, and remediation scripts • Automate recurring remediation and server maintenance activities • Maintain infrastructure-as-code repositories using Git • Improve remediation efficiency through automation and standardized processes Skills • Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9/10) • Experience in vulnerability management, patching, automation, and infrastructure security • Hands-on experience with Qualys • Experience in Linux hardening and patch management • Experience in enterprise infrastructure operations • Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Linux environments running RHEL 7/8/9/10 • Perform operating system installation, configuration, upgrades, and lifecycle management • Monitor Linux server health, availability, and performance • Troubleshoot Linux operating system, package, and infrastructure issues • Support enterprise production environments while maintaining high availability • Analyze vulnerability scan reports generated by Qualys or equivalent vulnerability management tools • Prioritize remediation activities based on severity, exploitability, business impact, and compliance requirements • Perform end-to-end remediation of Critical, High, and Medium vulnerabilities • Apply security patches, kernel updates, and software package updates using YUM/DNF • Implement temporary mitigation strategies where immediate remediation is not possible • Validate remediation through vulnerability rescans and closure verification • Maintain accurate remediation evidence for compliance and audit purposes • Plan, schedule, and execute enterprise Linux patching activities • Install Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) and software updates • Coordinate server reboot activities and maintenance windows • Validate application functionality after patch deployment • Perform rollback activities when required • Maintain patch compliance across enterprise server environments • Implement Linux security best practices and hardening standards • Configure secure SSH access and authentication controls • Manage file permissions, ownership, SELinux, firewall, and system services • Apply CIS Benchmarks and STIG security recommendations • Strengthen server security baselines to minimize recurring vulnerabilities • Support compliance initiatives and internal security audits • Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Ansible, Chef, Bash Shell Scripting, and Ruby • Create reusable playbooks, cookbooks, and remediation scripts • Automate recurring remediation and server maintenance activities • Maintain infrastructure-as-code repositories using Git • Improve remediation efficiency through automation and standardized processes Company Overview • Dice offers a marketplace that enables direct connections between recruiters and technologists. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.uk.dice.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Dice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.