Senior Windows & Linux Systems Ops Engineer Bonus Eligible

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Windows and Linux Systems Engineer to manage day-to-day server operations, optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, and drive enterprise-scale projects. Expect on-call duties and strong emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.

The role requires 5–7 years in IT infrastructure with hands-on experience in VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, Hyper-V, and PowerShell scripting. A Bachelor’s in CS or related field is preferred.

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 (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Strong Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, ASR, Backup) knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administration and Level 2 support for global Windows and Linux environments, manage hypervisors (VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, Hyper-V).
• Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and Certificate Services for secure access and identity management.
• Monitor performance and automate configuration with SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower.
• Operate and optimize Microsoft Azure environments including VMs, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, DNS, Azure Backup, and Site Recovery.
• Remediate vulnerabilities, apply patches, and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
• Contribute to provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning with internal teams and vendors.
• Maintain accurate operational procedures and system documentation.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Servers

Azure

PowerShell

VMware vSphere

Nutanix Acropolis

Hyper-V

SCOM

Ansible Tower

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

SCCM

Zabbix

Job description

Request Technology, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Windows and Linux Systems Engineer to manage day-to-day server operations, optimize cloud infrastructure in Azure, and drive enterprise-scale projects. Expect on-call duties and strong emphasis on automation, security, and reliability.

The role requires 5–7 years in IT infrastructure with hands-on experience in VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, Hyper-V, and PowerShell scripting. A Bachelor’s in CS or related field is preferred.