Windows / Linux Systems Engineer / VMware

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Windows / Linux / VMware Server Engineer II

SALARY: $130k - $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.