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Server Engineer; Linux, Windows, VMware
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Request Technology, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Windows Server, Systems Administrator, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
*** We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role***
*** Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote***
A prestigious company is looking for a Server Support Engineer. This role will focus on Linux and Windows server support, management of VMware vSphere/Nutanix Acropolis, and optimizing Azure cloud environment.
Responsibilities- Participation in an on-call rotation and response to after-hours emergencies as required
- Weekend maintenance windows, planned in advance, to support patching, upgrades, and infrastructure changes with minimal business impact
- Provide advanced administration and Level 2 support for global Windows and Linux environments; manage hypervisors including VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V.
- Administer and maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services to ensure secure, reliable access and identity management.
- Use tools such as SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower to monitor performance, resolve alerts, and automate configuration and deployment.
- 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.
- Remediate vulnerabilities, apply patches, and implement configuration updates; work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning; collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions that balance efficiency and stability.
- Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 5–7 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, with at least 3+ years supporting large-scale Windows 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);
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure familiarity a plus. - 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 Power Shell scripting.
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