DevOps Engineer (Troy, MI)

About the job 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. Our Culture BeneSys wants to be a great service provider to the members we serve, and we recognize we can only do that if we are also a great employer with successful employees. In short, our success is driven by our employees' successes. We want to be a place where people want to work, feel proud of what they do and feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. We want to create a place where employees can find long-term growth and potential. Our culture focuses on three core values: Collaboration: working together across 31 locations to achieve the best for the company and our clients Dedication: striving to create an environment where all employees work toward a common goal while committing to providing the best customer service to our members and our colleagues Integrity: doing what we say we will do. Upholding strong ethical and moral principles ADA & EEO Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.