Server Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Server Engineer have a primary role supporting the virtual server enterprise, with a principal focus on the Windows Server and Red hat/SuSe Linux server systems. The successful Engineer, with deep technical knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise, Windows Server or preferably both. Virtual servers are hosted on ESX using VMware. This position requires an experienced engineer who is goal-oriented, able to multitask, willing to mentor junior engineers and can work independently and in small groups. Maintain and deploy systems and services within our Physical/virtual Server.

Experience:

Must have experience on Windows, VMware, Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, DHCP, DNS, IIS, Hyper-V, ADFS, clustering, GPO, Group policy and NAS/SAS storage • Hands-on administrative management experience supporting Linux systems; Red Hat/SuSe Enterprise used for ERP hosting. • Server Engineer is responsible for day-to-day operations like organizing, installing, supporting, and securing server Landscape across all locations. • Resolve Incidents and Problems and fulfil Service Requests using a service management ticket queue and Change Management processes • Design, develop, and deploy automation/script processes to streamline team workflows • Work closely with Oracle DBA and Web development teams, as well as software and hardware vendors. • Ensure documentation of RCA, corrective actions are defined and carried out as per ITIL standards. • Interact with internal and external technical leaders to implement innovative solutions which meet market needs with respect to availability, functionality, performance, reliability, repeatability, and scalability. • Manage server security remediation activities including vulnerability. Knowledge of industry security principles and server vulnerability remediation practices
 • Maintain awareness of industry trends and issues with hardware, operating systems, networking, security and any relevant new technologies and frameworks • Manage server operating systems patching and Monitor Server performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and test for weaknesses using ManageEngine Tools. • Configure, maintain, and upgrade Server Hardware and software. • Install and integrate new server hardware and applications and do regular updates of all Server devices. • Identify and solve any problems that arise with server hosted applications. • Perform Backup of all servers. • Setup user accounts, permissions, and passwords • Research and make recommendations on server system administration • Participate in DR or BCP activities

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology having 7-12 years of experience as a Lead Server Engineer with concentrated experience with server operating systems and servers, and demonstrated experience with virtualization, storage, and Networking. • Red Hat certification Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator preferred • Microsoft Server Certification Microsoft Certified Systems Expert preferred • Redhat Certification – RHCE/RHCSA Preferred • VMWare certification – VMware Certified Associate preferred.