Senior Server Engineer

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

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to oversee global Windows and Linux environments, manage hypervisors, and drive reliability and security. The role focuses on automation, patching, and Azure cloud capabilities while coordinating with security teams and vendors to deliver scalable solutions.

The candidate will implement and maintain AD, DNS, GPOs, and certificate services, while contributing to DR planning and cross-team initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years progressive IT infrastructure experience.
• 3+ years supporting large Windows, Linux, and virtualization environments.
• Hands-on with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Nutanix Acropolis, Hyper-V.
• Proficiency with Windows Server 2016–2025 and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Strong Azure IaaS, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, ASR, Backup skills.
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, Certificate Services.
• Experience with SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, Ansible Tower.
• PowerShell scripting for automation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Server Operations & Support – advanced administration and Level 2 support for global Windows and Linux environments; manage hypervisors (VMware vSphere, Nutanix AC, Hyper-V).
• Identity & Directory Services – administer AD, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services for secure access.
• Monitoring & Automation – use SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, Ansible Tower to monitor, resolve alerts, and automate deployment.
• Cloud Infrastructure – operate Azure VMs, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, DNS, backup, and Site Recovery; support Landing Zone design.
• Security & Compliance – remediate vulnerabilities, patch systems, and ensure regulatory standards compliance.
• Project Delivery – participate in migrations, upgrades, DR planning, and cross-team collaboration.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – maintain procedures, docs, and reports for continuity.

Skills

IT infrastructure experience

Windows & Linux administration

Azure IaaS & RBAC

Security & patch management

PowerShell scripting

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Nutanix Acropolis

Hyper-V

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

GPOs

Certificate Services

SCOM

Zabbix

SCCM

Ansible Tower

Azure Backup & Site Recovery

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.