Job Description
Senior Server Engineer
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Salary: Open + bonus
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Location: Chicago, IL or Houston, TX
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Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
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*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree
- 5–7 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience
- 3+ years supporting large-scale Windows, Linux, and virtualization environments.
- Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V.
- Proficiency with Windows Server (2016–2025) and Linux distributions such as RHEL and Ubuntu.
- Strong background in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, ASR, Backup)
- Skilled in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services.
- Experience with SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability remediation, patch management, and compliance best practices; advanced proficiency in PowerShell scripting.
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Responsibilities
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- Server Operations & Support – Provide advanced administration and Level 2 support for global Windows and Linux environments; manage hypervisors including VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V.
- Identity & Directory Services – Administer and maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services to ensure secure, reliable access and identity management.
- Monitoring & Automation – Use tools such as SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower to monitor performance, resolve alerts, and automate configuration and deployment.
- Cloud Infrastructure – Engineer, operate, and optimize Microsoft Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Entra AD Connect, RBAC roles, DNS, Azure Backup, and Site Recovery; support Landing Zone design and scalability.
- Security & Compliance – Remediate vulnerabilities, apply patches, and implement configuration updates; work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Project Delivery – Contribute to provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning; collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions that balance efficiency and stability.
- Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.
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