Remote Sr./ Lead Server Engineer (Windows and Linux)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Server Engineer to help protect, modernize, and ensure the operational stability of our hybrid server infrastructure. This role is primarily responsible for security, permissions, and vulnerability remediation within a large-scale server estate spanning Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, security-minded engineering, strategic thinking, and hands-on operational experience to ensure server platforms remain secure, resilient, and highly available.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability, performance, and stability of critical business infrastructure.
• Participate in tech-debt activities including provisioning, upgrading, decommissioning, and modernization initiatives.
• Support hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.
• Serve as a technical contact for server vulnerability remediation and risk reduction initiatives.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and develop sustainable remediation strategies.
• Assist with operating system hardening and security baselines aligned with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with application owners to address recurring security findings.
• Leverage PowerShell, shell scripting, or similar tools to automate server administration and remediation tasks.
• Provide technical assistance during major incidents and conduct root cause analysis.
• Participate in on-call support and escalation activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise server infrastructure.
• Expertise in Microsoft Windows Server administration and engineering.
• Experience with Unix/Linux platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, or Solaris.
• Demonstrated experience with vulnerability remediation programs in large enterprise environments.
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Tenable, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Understanding of operating system security hardening and secure configuration practices.
• Experience with patch management, server lifecycle management, and change management processes.
• Hands-on scripting experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with configuration management platforms such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SCCM/MECM.
• Experience supporting enterprise authentication technologies including Active Directory, Entra ID, LDAP, or Kerberos.
• Experience supporting regulated environments within the financial services or insurance industries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure
• Certification discounts and perks to associations including CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for Consultants and a certified Career Coach