Linux Engineer

Sr Linux Platform EngineerChandler, AZExpected 12-Month ContractPosition: Senior Linux Platform Engineer (VMware-focused)Core Technologies & ResponsibilitiesVMware – Primary platform / deep experience requiredPacker – Heavy usage for automated creation of \"Golden\" OS imagesSpecifically building hardened, secure Linux imagesSupported platforms: RHEL 7, 8, and 9Environments: Azure, AWS, and private cloud (on-prem VMware)Ansible – Used for configuration management and automationStrong Linux Administration (RHEL-focused)Python scripting / automationFirewalls (configuration and management)SELinux – Significant hands-on experience required (hardening, policy management, troubleshooting)Experience working in large enterprise environments (highly preferred: Pharma or Telecom background)Must-Have Skills5–10 years of relevant experienceExcellent communication skills (critical due to global team)Strong documentation habits and experienceAdditional ContextThe role centers on building and maintaining secure, standardized Linux golden images using Packer, then automating their deployment and configuration via Ansible in a large-scale multi-cloud + private cloud environment.Because the team is spread globally, strong written communication and the ability to work asynchronously are very important.This role is more senior and focused on Linux Platform Engineering with a strong emphasis on Golden Image creation and hardening using Packer + Ansible in a VMware-centric environment.Quick Takeaways:This is not a generic VMware admin role — they really care about Packer + Golden Images for RHEL 7/8/9.Highlight any experience with:Building golden imagesRHEL hardeningSELinux policy workMulti-cloud (Azure/AWS) + on-prem VMwareAnsible playbooks for image customization