Senior Linux Automation

2 weeks ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Cartafella Analytics Full time

We are looking for Senior Linux Automation & Patching Engineer for Qatar location.

Key Responsibilities

  1. End-to-End Patching Lifecycle Management

  2. Manage the full patching lifecycle for 100+ Linux servers across RHEL/CentOS 7.x, 8.x, and 9.x.

  3. Plan, schedule, and execute patching within approved maintenance windows, aligned with strict change management procedures.
  4. Conduct pre-deployment patch testing in staging environments to assess risk, dependencies, and application impact.
  5. Perform kernel patching, pre-reboot validations, and coordinated post-reboot health checks.

  6. Maintain detailed runbooks and ensure zero unplanned downtime during patch cycles.

  7. Package & Repository Management

  8. Manage, configure, and optimize local YUM/DNF repositories, including syncing with upstream vendor sources.

  9. Handle multi-source patching (OS vendor patches, third-party package updates, custom repositories).
  10. Maintain secure repository architecture and ensure package integrity.

  11. Oversee version pinning, dependency management, rollback strategies, and patch impact controls.

  12. Tooling & Automation

  13. Deploy, manage, and optimize patch management tools such as:

  14. Red Hat Satellite
  15. Foreman/Katello
  16. Ansible Automation Platform
  17. Ubuntu Landscape (desirable)
  18. Architect and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for:
  19. Automated patch deployment
  20. Compliance validation
  21. Configuration drift detection
  22. Inventory and reporting
  23. Integrate patching workflows into CI/CD pipelines for automated maintenance where applicable.

  24. Implement idempotent, reproducible automation practices with structured workflows.

  25. Compliance, Security & Reporting

  26. Ensure 100% compliance with organizational patching SLAs and security mandates.

  27. Analyze vulnerability reports and work closely with the Security team to prioritize patches based on:
  28. CVSS scores
  29. Exploit availability
  30. Internal vulnerability scans
  31. Generate detailed compliance dashboards and reports covering:
  32. Patch status
  33. System inventory
  34. Remediation progress
  35. High-risk vulnerabilities

  36. Maintain audit-ready documentation for regulatory and internal compliance reviews.

  37. Troubleshooting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  38. Troubleshoot patching failures, dependency conflicts, repository sync issues, and post-patch application problems.

  39. Partner with Linux Operations, Application Owners, and Infrastructure teams to ensure coordinated patching without business impact.
  40. Own documentation of procedures, FAQs, best practices, and known issues for internal knowledge bases.
  41. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience as a Linux System Administrator or Patching Engineer.
  • Expert-level proficiency with RHEL/CentOS 7/8/9, YUM/DNF package management, and repository handling.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Ansible automation (Playbooks, Roles, Tower/AAP).
  • Proficiency in Shell and Bash scripting.
  • Solid understanding of:
  • Linux security hardening
  • System performance diagnostics
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex patching issues.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with Red Hat Satellite Lifecycle Management.
  • Exposure to other Linux distributions (Ubuntu,Oracle Linux, SUSE).
  • Experience with compliance frameworks: CIS
  • Certifications such as:
  • RHCSA
  • RHCE
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation

If you are available, please send your cv imemdiately.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR15, QAR18,000.00 per month

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