Senior Systems Engineer – Virtualization & Windows Server

Vaco; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, maintain, and upgrade a Windows Server and virtualization estate. You will manage VMware and Citrix environments, Active Directory and Microsoft 365, and ensure robust backups and security across the stack.

You will collaborate with IT teammates to translate business needs into technical solutions, document configurations, and provide on‑site or on‑call support as needed. Certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing and maintaining server infrastructure.
• 3-5+ years administering VMware and/or Citrix virtual infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems or similar field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and resolving server and systems-related issues.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of information security best practices for servers and endpoint devices.
• Microsoft and VMware certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, support, and upgrade virtualized and Windows Server infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and administer software and computer hardware.
• Document and maintain backups of critical physical and virtual servers, storage devices, and computing systems for disaster recovery and daily support.
• Maintain all aspects of Active Directory and Microsoft 365, including permissions and licensing.
• Maintain cybersecurity platforms, including antivirus, threat protection, and encryption.
• Follow information security best practices across servers, storage, and computing infrastructure.
• Monitor server infrastructure performance, integrity, and availability.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal customers to resolve issues related to virtualization, servers, storage, and backup platforms.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for server infrastructure, including IPs, guidelines, processes, and system configurations.
• Work with end users to understand and interpret business requirements.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Provide 24/7 on-call or onsite support when required.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Backup and disaster recovery

Security best practices

On-call support

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Systems or equivalent

Tools

VMware

Citrix

Job description

Vaco in Fort Wayne, IN seeks an IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, maintain, and upgrade a Windows Server and virtualization estate. You will manage VMware and Citrix environments, Active Directory and Microsoft 365, and ensure robust backups and security across the stack.

You will collaborate with IT teammates to translate business needs into technical solutions, document configurations, and provide on‑site or on‑call support as needed. Certifications are preferred.