Senior Linux Automation & Patching Engineer for Qatar

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

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Patching Lifecycle Management

• Manage the full patching lifecycle for 100+ Linux servers across RHEL/CentOS 7.x, 8.x, and 9.x.
• Plan, schedule, and execute patching within approved maintenance windows, aligned with strict change management procedures.
• Conduct pre-deployment patch testing in staging environments to assess risk, dependencies, and application impact.
• Perform kernel patching, pre-reboot validations, and coordinated post-reboot health checks.
• Maintain detailed runbooks and ensure zero unplanned downtime during patch cycles.

2. Package & Repository Management

• Manage, configure, and optimize local YUM/DNF repositories, including syncing with upstream vendor sources.
• Handle multi-source patching (OS vendor patches, third-party package updates, custom repositories).
• Maintain secure repository architecture and ensure package integrity.
• Oversee version pinning, dependency management, rollback strategies, and patch impact controls.

3. Tooling & Automation

• Deploy, manage, and optimize patch management tools such as:
• Red Hat Satellite
• Foreman/Katello
• Ansible Automation Platform
• Ubuntu Landscape (desirable)
• Architect and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for:
• Automated patch deployment
• Compliance validation
• Configuration drift detection
• Inventory and reporting
• Integrate patching workflows into CI/CD pipelines for automated maintenance where applicable.
• Implement idempotent, reproducible automation practices with structured workflows.

4. Compliance, Security & Reporting

• Ensure 100% compliance with organizational patching SLAs and security mandates.
• Analyze vulnerability reports and work closely with the Security team to prioritize patches based on:
• CVSS scores
• Exploit availability
• Internal vulnerability scans
• Generate detailed compliance dashboards and reports covering:
• Patch status
• System inventory
• Remediation progress
• High-risk vulnerabilities
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for regulatory and internal compliance reviews.

5. Troubleshooting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Troubleshoot patching failures, dependency conflicts, repository sync issues, and post-patch application problems.
• Partner with Linux Operations, Application Owners, and Infrastructure teams to ensure coordinated patching without business impact.
• Own documentation of procedures, FAQs, best practices, and known issues for internal knowledge bases.
• 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: QAR15,000.00 - QAR18,000.00 per month