Senior Server Engineer

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. You will provide advanced administration for global Windows and Linux environments, manage hypervisors including VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V.

The role focuses on identity services, monitoring, automation, cloud infrastructure, security, and project delivery, collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure stability and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation capabilities.

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.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

GPOs

Certificate Services

PowerShell scripting

Vulnerability remediation

Patch management

Compliance

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Nutanix Acropolis

Hyper-V

Job description

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

• 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.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.