Hybrid Systems Engineer I: Linux & AIX

Member Driven Technologies; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Member Driven Technologies in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support Linux/UNIX (AIX) server infrastructure in a hybrid work arrangement. You will help improve availability, response time, and performance across 7x24 data centers while maintaining security and compliance.

The role involves managing user accounts, provisioning new systems, performing OS updates, and supporting Episys applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of network operations and related computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of Linux Operating Systems (preferably Redhat-based).
• Knowledge of and experience with 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 Operating System 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.
• Perform updates to ancillary applications as needed.
• Maintain systems to meet security and compliance requirements.
• Configuration and maintenance of additional software under Linux (MariaDB, OpenSSH, Apache HTTPD, etc.).
• 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/Unix

Networking

TCP/IP

Shell scripting

AIX

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Bash/Ksh scripting

Perl

Python

OpenSSH

Apache HTTPD

MariaDB

Job description

Member Driven Technologies in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support Linux/UNIX (AIX) server infrastructure in a hybrid work arrangement. You will help improve availability, response time, and performance across 7x24 data centers while maintaining security and compliance.

The role involves managing user accounts, provisioning new systems, performing OS updates, and supporting Episys applications.