diff --git a/etc/kayobe/stackhpc-overcloud-dib.yml b/etc/kayobe/stackhpc-overcloud-dib.yml
index fcce90746..10d929acd 100644
--- a/etc/kayobe/stackhpc-overcloud-dib.yml
+++ b/etc/kayobe/stackhpc-overcloud-dib.yml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ stackhpc_overcloud_dib_name: "deployment_image"
 stackhpc_overcloud_dib_elements:
   - "{{ os_distribution }}-{% if os_distribution == 'rocky' %}container-stackhpc{% else %}minimal{% endif %}"
   - "cloud-init-datasources"
-  - "{% if os_distribution in ['centos', 'rocky'] %}disable-selinux{% endif %}"
+  - "{% if os_distribution in ['centos', 'rocky'] %}selinux-permissive{% endif %}"
   - "enable-serial-console"
   - "{% if kayobe_environment == 'ci-builder' %}etc-hosts{% endif %}"
   - "vm"