Server Engineer (Linux, Windows, VMware)

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC is seeking a Server Support Engineer in Chicago. This permanent full-time role emphasizes Linux and Windows server support, VMware vSphere management, and optimizing Azure environments. The role requires 5-7 years of IT experience, with a strong focus on cloud services and virtualization. Responsibilities include server maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with security requirements. The position offers a hybrid work environment combining onsite and remote work.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of IT infrastructure experience with 3+ years in Windows and virtualization environments.
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, Nutanix Acropolis, and Hyper-V.
• Strong background in Microsoft Azure and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.
• Administer Windows and Linux environments; manage hypervisors.
• Engineer and optimize Azure cloud environments.

Skills

Linux server support

Windows server support

VMware vSphere

Nutanix Acropolis

Azure cloud management

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

SCOM

Zabbix

SCCM

Ansible Tower

Job description

***We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent full-time role***

***Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote***

A prestigious company is looking for a Server Support Engineer. This role will focus on Linux and Windows server support, management of VMware vSphere/Nutanix Acropolis, and optimizing Azure cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Participation in an on-call rotation and response to after-hours emergencies as required
• Weekend maintenance windows, planned in advance, to support patching, upgrades, and infrastructure changes with minimal business impact
• 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 to ensure secure, reliable access and identity management.
• Use tools such as SCOM, Zabbix, SCCM, and Ansible Tower to monitor performance, resolve alerts, and automate configuration and deployment.
• 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.
• Remediate vulnerabilities, apply patches, and implement configuration updates; work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to provisioning, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning; collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver solutions that balance efficiency and stability.
• Maintain accurate operational procedures, system documentation, and reports to support continuity and stakeholder transparency.

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 distributions such as RHEL and Ubuntu.
• Strong background in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, ASR, Backup); Oracle Cloud Infrastructure familiarity a plus.
• 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.