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Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware)

  • Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware) job type Posted on: Oct 22, 2026
  • Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware) experience level Request Technology, LLC
  • Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware) employment type Chicago, Illinois
  • Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware) employment type Onsite
  • Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware) salary Full-time

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Job Title :

Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware)

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Chicago Illinois United States

Remote :

No

Jobcon Logo Job Description :

***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 requiredWeekend maintenance windows, planned in advance, to support patching, upgrades, and infrastructure changes with minimal business impactProvide 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.

Jobcon Logo Position Details

Posted:

Oct 22, 2026

Reference Number:

10440_4406902347

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Chicago

Job Origin:

APPCAST_CPC

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***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 requiredWeekend maintenance windows, planned in advance, to support patching, upgrades, and infrastructure changes with minimal business impactProvide 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.

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