Production Support Engineer

TEKsystems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Windows/Linux Vulnerability Remediation Engineer for a Charlotte, NC hybrid role (3 days onsite). The position focuses on vulnerability remediation and patch management at scale within a large enterprise environment.

The role involves testing, deploying, and automating OS and application updates, plus supporting the full remediation lifecycle from testing to production deployment. Strong scripting (PowerShell, Shell, Python, or Perl) and experience with RPMs/drivers are a

Qualifications

• Strong Windows Server Administration and/or Unix/Linux Administration experience.
• Experience with application patching, software upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to install, upgrade, and remove Microsoft, third-party, and Linux/Unix-based software packages.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Python, or Perl.
• Experience automating patching and administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with deploying patches and upgrades across large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing software components, drivers, RPMs, and related dependencies.
• Ability to support the full remediation lifecycle from testing through production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Strong Windows Server Administration and/or Unix/Linux Administration experience.
• Experience with application patching, software upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to install, upgrade, and remove Microsoft, third-party, and Linux/Unix-based software packages.
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Python, or Perl.
• Experience automating patching and administrative tasks.
• Familiarity with deploying patches and upgrades across large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing software components, drivers, RPMs, and related dependencies.
• Ability to support the full remediation lifecycle from testing through production deployment.

Skills

Windows Admin

Unix/Linux Admin

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

PowerShell

Shell scripting

Python

Perl

Automation

Tools

RPMs

Drivers

Software packages

Job description

Windows / Linux Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)

W2 Contract Opportunity Only

Are you experienced with Windows or Linux administration, patch management, and automation? Join a team responsible for securing and modernizing a large enterprise environment through vulnerability remediation and application patching at scale.

This role is approximately 70% vulnerability remediation and patch management and 30% server administration. The team is focused on testing, deploying, and automating application and OS updates while reducing security risks across critical systems.

Top Skills & Responsibilities

• Strong Windows Server Administration and/or Unix/Linux Administration experience
• Experience with application patching, software upgrades, and vulnerability remediation
• Ability to install, upgrade, and remove Microsoft, third-party, and Linux/Unix-based software packages
• Scripting experience with PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Python, or Perl
• Experience automating patching and administrative tasks
• Familiarity with deploying patches and upgrades across large enterprise environments
• Experience managing software components, drivers, RPMs, and related dependencies
• Ability to support the full remediation lifecycle from testing through production deployment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.