Server Engineer

TEKsystems has a client that is seeking a Server Engineer to help protect, modernize, and ensure the operational stability of their hybrid server infrastructure. This role is primarily responsible for security/permission and vulnerability remediation within a large-scale server estate spanning Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.

You will partner closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity, vulnerability management, application, cloud, and program teams to ensure our server platforms remain secure, resilient, compliant, and highly available in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise, security-minded engineering, strategic thinking, and hands-on operational experience., * Take part in tech-debt activities including provisioning, upgrading, decommissioning, and modernization initiatives.

• Support hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.

Vulnerability Management & Security Engineering

• Serve as a technical contact for server vulnerability remediation and risk reduction initiatives.

• Partner with Mythos Program Teams and Information Security Teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk, exploitability, and business impact.

• Analyze vulnerability scan results and develop sustainable remediation strategies rather than point-in-time fixes.

• Assist with operating system hardening and security baselines aligned with organizational standards and industry frameworks.

• Collaborate with application owners to reduce technical debt and address recurring security findings.

• Support audits, compliance reviews, security assessments, and regulatory requirements.

Automation & Operational Excellence

• Suggest/assist with automation solutions to reduce manual effort and improve platform consistency.

• Leverage PowerShell, shell scripting, or similar tools to automate server administration and remediation tasks.

• Identify opportunities to streamline operational processes through automation and self-service capabilities.

Incident, Problem & Risk Management

• Provide technical assistance during major incidents and critical outages.

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to reduce recurring issues.

• Evaluate infrastructure risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

• Participate in on-call support and escalation activities as required.

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• Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration and engineering.

• Strong experience with Unix/Linux platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, Solaris, or similar enterprise operating systems.

• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability remediation programs in large enterprise environments.

• Experience working with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar tools.

• Strong understanding of operating system security hardening and secure configuration practices.

• Experience with patch management, server lifecycle management, and change management processes.

• Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, Python, or equivalent automation technologies.

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Skills

Windows, System administrator, Server administrator, Windows server, Active directory, Systems engineering

Top Skills Details

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This is a Contract position based out of Southfield, MI. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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