DevOps Engineer (Troy, MI)We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support and enhance a complex multi-tenant web application environment hosted primarily within a VMware-based data center infrastructure with growing Azure integrations. This role is responsible for infrastructure reliability, platform operations, automation, CI/CD pipeline support, backups, monitoring, and operational support across Linux, Tomcat, and DB2 technologies.
The ideal candidate combines strong Linux systems administration expertise with infrastructure management, automation experience, troubleshooting skills, and a proactive operational mindset.
Applicants for this remote role will only be considered if they live in these locations: Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington DC, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.Please note - This is a regular full-time position. This is not a contracted (1099) role.
Key Responsibilities- Administer and support multi-tenant production, staging, and development environments
- Manage Linux-based infrastructure supporting Tomcat application servers and DB2 databases
- Maintain and optimize VMware virtual infrastructure within the corporate data center
- Support Azure integrations, IaaS scripting (IAC), and hybrid-cloud connectivity
- Support and maintain CI/CD pipeline infrastructure and automation tooling
- Partner with development teams to improve build reliability, deployment automation, and operational efficiency
- Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and security across all environments
- Manage backup strategies, disaster recovery procedures, and restore testing
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, database, and networking issues across environments
- Implement and maintain infrastructure automation and operational scripting
- Maintain system configurations, middleware services, and environment consistency
- Collaborate with software engineering, database administration, security, and infrastructure teams
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and system diagrams
- Participate in after-hours support and incident response as needed
- Ensure environments meet security, compliance, and operational standards
- Assist with capacity planning, system scaling, and high-availability initiatives
- Support load balancing, SSL certificate management, DNS, and related infrastructure services
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering experience
- 5+ years of advanced experience administering in Linux server environments
- 5+ years of experience managing Apache Tomcat environments in production
- 5+ years of experience supporting DB2 database environments
- Experience administering VMware and Hyper-V infrastructure in enterprise data centers
- Experience supporting backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Familiarity with Azure services and hybrid-cloud integrations
- Experience supporting CI/CD tooling and automation frameworks
- Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and SSL/TLS
- Experience with monitoring and logging platforms
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience supporting high-availability production systems
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting multi-tenant SaaS or enterprise web application environments
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
- Experience with containerization technologies
- Experience with security hardening and vulnerability remediation
- Knowledge of performance tuning for Linux, Tomcat, and DB2
- VMware or Azure certifications
Soft Skills- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality
- Continuous improvement mindset
Work Schedule - Full time. Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30 pm. Permanent Remote position (No in-office days).
Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package - 12 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Pro-rated during first year of employment
- 15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year!
- 3 days paid bereavement
- Up to 20 days paid jury leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverage
- Company-paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Career development opportunities
- Referral bonus for all successful full-time referrals
- Annual opportunities for increases
Pay - The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual salary is dependent on skills, experience, education, and other business factors.
