Server Engineer - Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Management of company's Windows and Linux server infrastructure, including day-to-day administration design and architecture
• Optimize current infrastructure using industry best practices
• Ensure that all server-based services are created and functioning
• Understand and provide necessary evidence for all compliance and security controls
• Control and monitor user access to the systems
• Conduct security and compliance related scans, re-mediating vulnerabilities and other findings as necessary
• Serve as point of contact with third party vendors for technical support
• Assist as necessary with any other assigned duties that may arise
• Mentor the more junior members of the team providing guidance and expertise

Requirements:  

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and 5+ years of experience or, equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of progressively responsible Server Administration/Engineering experience
• Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Active Directory (Design and maintenance, group policy objects, permissions)
• Enterprise storage systems
• Enterprise class hardware
• Data center operations
• System monitoring and administration tool sets - VCenter, ADUC, AD Sites and Services, etc.
• Solid understanding of network design and administration and networking protocols
• Strong experience of server protocols and services - DNS, DHCP, PKI, IIS
• Solid understanding of security tools and software – anti-virus, malware, firewalls
• Solid understanding of WSUS patching solutions
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Industry recognized certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, etc.) highly desirable
• Experience with Active Directory domain consolidations a plus
• Experience with BitDefender antivirus and SolarWinds Patch manager
• Background with script writing especially PowerShell preferred.
• Hands on experience with automation suites (vRealize, Ansible, BMC, etc)