Remote Server Security Engineer

TEKsystems; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 128,943,360 - 157,597,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Server Engineer to protect, modernize, and ensure the stability of a hybrid server infrastructure covering Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. You will focus on security/permissions, vulnerability remediation, and coordinating with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud teams.

The role requires deep technical security-minded engineering and hands‑on operational experience. The position is contract-based with remote work options and is located in Southfield, MI, with an

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise server infrastructure.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, performance, and stability of critical business infrastructure.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Windows

Unix/Linux

Vulnerability remediation

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Security hardening

Patch management

Root cause analysis

Communication

Active Directory

Tools

Tenable

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Server Engineer to protect, modernize, and ensure the stability of a hybrid server infrastructure covering Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. You will focus on security/permissions, vulnerability remediation, and coordinating with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud teams.

The role requires deep technical security-minded engineering and hands‑on operational experience. The position is contract-based with remote work options and is located in Southfield, MI, with an