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Windows / Linux / VMware Server Engineer II
SALARY: $116k - $144k plus 7%-10% bonus
LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL
3 days onsite
This role is a combination of engineering and 24/7 operational support. Experience with large scale windows, linux, vmware, vsphere, nutamix.
Linux experience is important as the engineer will need to be on-call, and we have 60/40% Windows to Linux environment. We also have a hybrid on-prem/Azure environment, so the engineer is expected to be able to support both environments, and hence Azure knowledge is also required.
- 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.
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.
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.
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