Server Engineer

Server Engineer [12 Month Contract]

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, CompTIA Server+, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• 8 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in server virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python), and both Windows and Linux server operating systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Responsibilities: 

• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (e.g., Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V).
• Ensure regular system updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain system stability and security.
• Monitor server performance, utilization, and health; troubleshoot performance issues and take corrective actions.
• Conduct routine server health checks, disk space management, and log analysis.
• Architect and implement robust server solutions to meet business needs, balancing performance, scalability, and security.
• Design server configurations, virtual environments, and network storage solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee server infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Implement server security best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessment, and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) by applying appropriate security controls.
• Maintain, update, and monitor antivirus software, firewalls, and other security mechanisms.
• Manage access control policies, user privileges, and authentication mechanisms.
• Diagnose and resolve complex server-related issues that arise within the infrastructure.
• Serve as an escalation point for lower-level engineers and support teams for technical issues.
• Respond to incidents and outages promptly and work to restore systems to optimal functionality.
• Collaborate with network engineers and application developers to ensure server infrastructure meets network, database, and application requirements.
• Integrate server infrastructure seamlessly with other systems to support applications, databases, and web services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve compatibility issues between the server environment and various applications.