OS Image Factory Engineer (R-00195)

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain standardized OS images for RHEL and Windows environments
• Develop and manage container image build, validation, promotion, and lifecycle processes
• Build automated image pipelines using EC2 Image Builder and/or HashiCorp Packer
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for image creation, testing, and security validation
• Use Ansible for configuration management and operating system hardening
• Integrate vulnerability scanning and security assessment tools into pipelines
• Implement DISA STIG-hardened configurations and validate compliance using OpenSCAP
• Produce FIPS-enabled builds and implement image signing for Zero Trust integrity
• Manage image artifacts, versions, and retention policies within registries
• Partner with platform, cloud, and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience with OS image engineering for RHEL and Windows platforms
• Hands-on experience with container image creation and lifecycle management
• Experience using EC2 Image Builder, HashiCorp Packer, or comparable technologies
• Strong experience developing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure or system artifacts
• Hands-on experience with Ansible configuration management and automation
• Experience implementing DISA STIG hardening and OpenSCAP validation
• Understanding of FIPS-enabled operating system configurations
• Experience with image signing, provenance, and software supply chain integrity
• Experience managing artifact repositories and container registries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in AWS GovCloud or regulated government/defense environments
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and continuous verification
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers or Ansible Automation
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Developer (CKAD)
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid twice per month
• 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero with best in class coverage
• 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
• 3 weeks of PTO plus 11 paid holidays annually
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet costs
• Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Investment in training and certifications