Freelance Bash Shell Scripting Jobs in Hampton, VA

*This position requires an Active Secret Clearance for consideration* Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Linux Engineer to support a large-scale DoD enterprise environment based in Norfolk, VA. This position is a full-time role that will be 90% REMOTE . This position is critical in supporting mission-critical data center services, maintaining enterprise Linux infrastructure, and ensuring robust automation, security compliance, and platform reliability across geographically dispersed Network Operations Centers. As a Linux Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in enterprise Linux administration, infrastructure automation, system hardening, and hybrid cloud operations within a high-stakes mission environment. Key Responsibilities: * Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure. * Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve system reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency. * Support large-scale Linux server deployments, lifecycle management, patching, and configuration management. * Develop and maintain infrastructure automation utilizing Ansible, Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP), scripting, and related technologies. * Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis for production environments. * Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance, security hardening, and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms. * Support hybrid cloud and virtualized infrastructure environments utilizing Microsoft Azure and VMware technologies. * Collaborate with engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams utilizing Agile methodologies to deliver infrastructure improvements. * Support Red Hat Satellite for provisioning, software lifecycle management, and patch management. * Document system configurations, operational procedures, and technical solutions. * Interact with cross-functional teams daily to deliver customer and mission requirements. * Support a mission-focused customer with high operational expectations and enterprise-scale infrastructure requirements. Requirements: * Active Secret Clearance.
* Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent certification meeting DoD requirements). * Extensive experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8) within enterprise environments. * Strong Linux automation and scripting experience. * Experience supporting enterprise Linux server deployments, patch management, and configuration management. * Experience with infrastructure automation tools and frameworks. * Ability to work onsite in Norfolk, VA. * Strong troubleshooting, system administration, and root cause analysis skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience supporting large enterprise or DoD hybrid cloud environments. * Experience administering RHEL 6 and RHEL 7 environments. * Hands-on experience with: * Ansible * Red Hat Automation Platform (AAP) * Red Hat Satellite * VMware * Microsoft Azure * Experience implementing and validating DISA STIG compliance. * Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or equivalent. * Experience working within Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environments. * Strong Bash, Python, or other Linux scripting experience. * Experience supporting Oracle Linux environments. Compensation to include: * Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000 **depending on experience** * Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law This job opens for applications on 7/27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date #LI-CB1 #LI-ONSITE Keywords: RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, STIG, DISA STIG, Security Compliance, SteelCloud ConfigOS, Linux Administration, Shell Scripting, Bash, Cybersecurity, Azure, Hyper-V, PKI, DoD 8140, Security+, CISSP, CISM, Endpoint Management, Enterprise Security, NIST, Compliance Frameworks, System Hardening, Cloud Security, Linux Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Administration, Vulnerability Management, Secret Clearance, Active Secret Clearance, linux, servers, DoD,