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OverviewWe are seeking a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Satellite Architect to lead the standardization and modernization of our RHEL infrastructure. This role is for a thought leader with deep expertise in RHEL, Red Hat Satellite, Identity Management (IdM/FreeIPA), and Ansible automation, capable of defining and enforcing architectural best practices across a large and diverse Linux estate.You will be responsible for architecting and executing the in-place upgrade strategy from RHEL 6 and 7 to RHEL 8 or 9, standardizing Satellite and IdM implementation, and implementing our Infrastructure Standard Adoption Model (ISAM) across all RHEL systems. This is a high-impact role demanding a mix of technical excellence, strategic thinking, and strong leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and standardize Red Hat Satellite and IdM (FreeIPA) configurations across all RHEL hosts to enforce consistency, compliance, and best practices.Lead and execute the in-place upgrade strategy for RHEL 6 and RHEL 7 servers to RHEL 8 or RHEL 9, minimizing downtime and operational risks.Implement the Infrastructure Standard Adoption Model (ISAM) to align all RHEL systems with enterprise infrastructure and security standards.Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate deployment, configuration, and compliance enforcement across the RHEL estate.Establish governance for lifecycle management, patching, and system hardening using Satellite and Ansible Tower/AWX.Collaborate with security teams to ensure IdM is integrated with enterprise identity systems and implements role-based access controls (RBAC).Act as a technical authority on RHEL-related initiatives, advising stakeholders and mentoring team members on best practices.Deliver architectural diagrams, high-level designs (HLDs), low-level designs (LLDs), and as-built documentation.Conduct technical assessments of existing environments and develop remediation or modernization roadmaps.Provide guidance during incident resolution, performance tuning, and capacity planning for RHEL infrastructure.Required Skills & Experience10+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in enterprise environments.Deep knowledge of Red Hat Satellite 6.x+, including provisioning, content management, lifecycle environments, activation keys, and Capsule server design.Strong expertise in Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) / FreeIPA, including replication, HBAC, SSSD, DNS integration, and trust relationships.Proven experience with Ansible for infrastructure as code (IaC), ideally using Ansible Tower or AWX in production.Demonstrated success in leading in-place upgrade projects from legacy RHEL 6/7 systems to RHEL 8 or 9.Hands-on experience with security hardening, SCAP compliance, SELinux, and enterprise patch management strategies.In-depth understanding of enterprise infrastructure standards, system lifecycle, configuration drift management, and compliance enforcement.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing executive-level summaries and detailed technical documentation.Ability to drive decisions with confidence, backed by experience and best practices.Self-starter with the ability to take ownership and lead multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed organization.Preferred CertificationsRed Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Red Hat Certified Specialist in SatelliteRed Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible AutomationITIL Foundation (a plus)Ideal Candidate ProfileA strategic thinker and hands-on technologist who is not afraid to express opinions and challenge the status quo with data and experience.Comfortable in enterprise-scale environments managing thousands of Linux hosts.A leader with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and commitment to quality.Stays current with RHEL ecosystem advancements and proactively incorporates new technologies and methods into their designs.