About this opportunity
Request Technology, LLC lists this Senior Server Engineer opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Server Engineer
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Salary:
Open + bonus
Location: Chicago, IL or Houston, TX
Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*
Qualifications
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.
Responsibilities
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. xxzpjkt
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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