Senior Systems Engineer Analyst

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the innovative to the operational. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC.

MGIC is seeking a highly motivated Linux Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support and modernize our enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about Linux, cloud technologies, automation, and continuous improvement. 

You will work alongside Infrastructure, Engineering, Security, and Application teams to build, automate, and support critical platforms running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, improve operational excellence, and help drive MGIC's cloud and automation strategy. 

What You'll Do 

As a Linux Engineer / DevOps Engineer, you will: 

• Administer and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments. 

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure. 

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and CloudFormation). 

• Automate server provisioning and configuration management using Ansible. 

• Build and support CI/CD pipelines for application deployment. 

• Monitor system health, performance, and availability. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux, cloud, networking, and application issues. 

• Partner with development teams to streamline deployments and improve reliability. 

• Implement security hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation. 

• Support enterprise authentication integrations including LDAP and Active Directory. 

• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of Linux administration experience. 

• Experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). 

• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. 

• Experience using:  

• Ansible 

• Terraform 

• Git 

• Bash or Python scripting 

• CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab 

• Strong understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, load balancing, and firewalls. 

• Experience troubleshooting production systems and critical incidents. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• RHCSA or RHCE certification. 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer certification. 

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or EKS. 

• Experience with JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, or NGINX. 

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk or CloudWatch. 

• LDAP and Active Directory experience is highly desirable, including authentication, SSO, Kerberos, LDAPS, and directory service integrations. 

What to Expect in Your First 90 Days at MGIC 

MGIC is committed to setting new team members up for success through onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on learning. 

First 30 Days – Learn the Environment 

You'll focus on understanding MGIC's infrastructure, processes, and technology stack. 

You can expect to: 

• Complete onboarding and security training. 

• Gain access to Linux, AWS, monitoring, and DevOps platforms. 

• Learn MGIC's cloud and infrastructure architecture. 

• Review automation frameworks and deployment processes. 

• Understand operational procedures and support workflows. 

• Become familiar with authentication services, including LDAP and Active Directory. 

• Partner with team members on ongoing infrastructure activities and support efforts. 

Days 31-60 – Contribute and Deliver 

You'll begin taking ownership of operational responsibilities and automation efforts. 

You can expect to: 

• Support Linux and AWS production environments. 

• Troubleshoot system and application issues. 

• Contribute to Ansible, Terraform, and automation initiatives. 

• Participate in deployment and release activities. 

• Assist with patching, security remediation, and platform improvements. 

• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis. 

Days 61-90 – Lead and Improve 

By the end of your first three months, you'll be contributing independently and driving improvements. 

You can expect to: 

• Own Linux and cloud operational tasks. 

• Lead infrastructure changes and deployments. 

• Improve monitoring, automation, and platform reliability. 

• Recommend enhancements to security, scalability, and operational efficiency. 

• Create and update technical documentation. 

• Become a trusted partner to engineering and business teams. 

Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate 

• Strong Linux engineering and troubleshooting skills. 

• A passion for automation and process improvement. 

• Cloud expertise with AWS services and best practices. 

• Effective communication and collaboration across teams. 

• A commitment to reliability, security, and continuous learning. 

Pay Range:

This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth

Enjoy these benefits from day one:

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

For additional information about MGIC and to apply, please visit our website at www.mgic.com/careers.

Note to all recruitment agencies:
MGIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to MGIC, directly or indirectly, will be considered MGIC property. MGIC is not responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. A recruiting agency must have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement to assist with a requisition.