Azure-Driven Windows & Linux Systems Engineer

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC is recruiting a Windows and Linux Systems Engineer to manage global servers, cloud services, and security. You will operate VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V, while scaling Azure infrastructure and automating tasks with PowerShell.

The role emphasizes on-call readiness, collaboration on enterprise projects, and maintaining robust AD, DNS, and certificate services in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, with at least 3+ years supporting large-scale Windows and virtualization environments.
• Hands-on Windows Server and Linux administration with virtualization platforms.
• Strong Azure background and PowerShell scripting proficiency.
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services.
• Familiarity with monitoring, automation tools and security/compliance basics.

Responsibilities

• 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 for secure access and identity.
• Use SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower to monitor, alert, and automate configurations.
• Operate and optimize Microsoft Azure environments including VMs, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, ASR, Backup; support Landing Zone design.
• Remediate vulnerabilities, apply patches, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Contribute to provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.
• Maintain accurate operational procedures and system documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Azure

PowerShell

VMware vSphere

Nutanix Acropolis

Hyper-V

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

GPOs

Ansible Tower

SCOM

Zabbix

SCCM

RBAC

ASR/Backup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

SCOM

Zabbix

SCCM

Ansible Tower

Job description

Request Technology, LLC is recruiting a Windows and Linux Systems Engineer to manage global servers, cloud services, and security. You will operate VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V, while scaling Azure infrastructure and automating tasks with PowerShell.

The role emphasizes on-call readiness, collaboration on enterprise projects, and maintaining robust AD, DNS, and certificate services in a 24/7 environment.