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Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, Vware)

Request Technology, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

***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.

Qualifications

  • 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 PowerShell scripting.

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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