Hybrid Linux/AIX Systems Engineer I

MDT; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MDT is seeking a systems administrator to support Linux and AIX within our 7×24 data centers. You will harden systems, manage user accounts, perform OS updates, and ensure security/compliance while coordinating with the technical team.

The role requires strong scripting, virtualization knowledge, and experience with backups, OpenSSH, and Apache. Hybrid work is available with on-site requirements and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of network operations and related computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (preferably Redhat-based).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP functionality and concepts.
• Understanding of company operations and output requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user accounts within AIX.
• Troubleshooting of hardware- and operating system-level issues.
• Building and provisioning of new systems.
• Migrating existing systems to new hardware.
• Perform AIX OS updates and upgrades.
• Perform Episys application updates and upgrades.
• Provides server back-up and recovery support for infrastructure issues.
• Provision and build new Linux systems.
• Maintain systems to meet security and compliance requirements.
• Configuration and maintenance of additional software under Linux (MariaDB, OpenSSH, Apache HTTPD).
• Investigates alternative design approaches to determine best solutions to a problem, taking into account clients’ needs, subsequent modification and resources.
• Develops and maintains any required systems documentation and processes.
• Responsible for understanding process administration, file maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and fundamental understanding of TCP/IP networks.
• Provides suggestions in the development of IT strategies and policies.
• Ensures that new systems support client needs.
• Obtains and conveys information as needed.
• Promotes goodwill and a positive image of the company.
• Tracks and resolves client problems promptly and effectively.
• Assists personnel in other departments to increase understanding of system operations and effectively integrate new technology.
• Keeps management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Coordinates, plans and processes all daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual production activities within data center operation.
• Ensures that reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Manages all issues of assigned responsibility within the help desk tracking system governed by service level agreements.
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Updates technical skills as required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Linux (RHEL)

AIX

TCP/IP

Scripting (Bash)

Troubleshooting

Backups/Recovery

Security/Compliance

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MariaDB

OpenSSH

Apache HTTPD

Job description

MDT is seeking a systems administrator to support Linux and AIX within our 7×24 data centers. You will harden systems, manage user accounts, perform OS updates, and ensure security/compliance while coordinating with the technical team.

The role requires strong scripting, virtualization knowledge, and experience with backups, OpenSSH, and Apache. Hybrid work is available with on-site requirements and occasional travel.