TS Senior Linux Architect

Post Date

Nov 04, 2025

Location

Dahlgren,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22485
US
Apr 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Architect

Req #

RIC-5e1f38d6-26b0-4370-a65a-4e2a8a809dc2

Pay Rate

$72 - $90 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Top Secret Senior Linux Architect based in Dahlgren, Virginia, to drive the architecture and implementation of enterprise solutions leveraging Ansible orchestration and Red Hat Satellite. This Architect must possess an active Top Secret clearance, IAT Level II certification, and an active Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification on one of the two most recent Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases (RHEL 9 or RHEL 10). Candidates with RHCSA may be considered with the expectation of obtaining RHCA within the first 12 months. This position requires 8+ years' of Linux experience, including systems administration, configuration management, security principles, automation, and the ability to create and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions based in Ansible orchestration and Red Hat Satellite. This Architect must also have experience creating and deploying Ansible and Red Hat Satellite solutions, creating Ansible playbooks to automate processes, maintain compliance standards, and deliver advanced troubleshooting support. Experience configuring and deploying file systems, software updates, tracking, and application installations in required. They must also be knowledgeable of security policies and procedures, such as DISA STIGS, Splunk., and VMWare. Strong vendor management, customer experience, and communications skill are important. The salary ranges from $180,000-$230,000, based on experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

· IAT Level 2 Cert
· Active Top Secret Clearance
· RHCE certification (for RHEL 9 or RHEL 10) or RHCSA certification
· High School diploma
· 8+ years' of Linux experience: systems administration, configuration management, security principles, automation, and the ability to create and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions based in Ansible orchestration and Red Hat Satellite.
· Experience creating and deploying Ansible and Red Hat Satellite solutions, creating Ansible playbooks to automate processes, maintain compliance standards, and deliver advanced troubleshooting support
· Strong vendor management, customer experience, and communication skills
· Understanding of security policies and procedures, such as DISA STIGS
· Understanding of Splunk, ServiceNow (or similar ticketing system), VMWare
· Experience configuring and deploying file systems, software updates, tracking, and application installations
· Strong troubleshooting skills with RHEL 8/9 OS and an understanding of TCP/IP configurations
· Understanding of DNS, Splunk, and SMTP
· Experience with cryptographic to install public key infrastructures (PKI's) to manage, create and hold digital certificates

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

· Bachelor's degree
· RHCA certification (needs to obtain within 12 months of starting the role)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.