Our client is a globally recognized company with 23 offices worldwide and 7,000+ professionals. They are deeply invested in advancing their enterprise technology infrastructure, including active AI initiatives. We are seeking a Server Engineer II to join a global Server Operations team supporting 3,500+ servers across on-premises and Azure environments. This is a high-impact role on a lean, stable team - you will make an immediate difference and have the opportunity to grow into project leadership over time.
This role offers a Hybrid work schedule (Tue/Wed/Thu onsite in Chicago, Mon/Fri remote), direct exposure to cutting-edge AI infrastructure, and a strong team culture with very low turnover and promoting from within.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Level 2 administration and support for Windows and Linux server environments; troubleshoot tickets related to system outages, server access, authentication, and data separation
- Support AI infrastructure including Kubernetes, Docker, Red Hat, and container environments
- Set up, configure, and maintain hardware and operating systems across on-prem and Azure environments
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Certificate Services
- Automate configuration and deployment tasks using Ansible Tower and Ansible playbooks
- Monitor performance via SCOM, Zabbix, and SCCM; remediate vulnerabilities and manage patching
- Manage Azure environments including VMs, Entra AD Connect, RBAC, Backup, and Site Recovery
- Participate in on-call rotation (every 8 weeks) and monthly after-hours maintenance windows
- Contribute to infrastructure projects; growing into project lead responsibilities over time
Experience:
- 5+ years of IT infrastructure experience in mid-to-large enterprise environments; 3,000+ server environments preferred
- Proficiency with Windows Server (2016+) and Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu); foundational Linux with a strong willingness to learn will be considered
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Red Hat in production environments
- Ansible and Ansible Tower experience; ability to read and work with Ansible playbooks
- Virtualization experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi; Nutanix or Hyper-V a plus
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
- Microsoft Azure IaaS experience (VMs, RBAC, AD Connect, Backup/DR)
- PowerShell scripting proficiency; familiarity with SCOM, Zabbix, and SCCM
- Solid understanding of vulnerability remediation, patching, and compliance practices
- Strong communicator; polished, professional, and collaborative team player
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and listen - comfortable with high-demand environments and after-hours responsibilities
- Bachelor s degree preferred but not required - practical experience is weighted equally
Benefits:
- Health Insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Flexible Time Off
MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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