Infrastructure Engineer - Servers & Virtual Machines (VMS) Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in servers and virtual machines (VMs) to join our IT team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s server infrastructure, focusing on physical and virtualized server environments. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in infrastructure and server management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale virtual machine environments, infrastructure deployment and monitoring, and troubleshooting server issues.

Key responsibilities:

·         Server Management:
Manage physical and virtual servers, including installations, configurations, updates, and troubleshooting.

·         Server Security:
Implement and maintain server security measures, including access controls, malware protection, intrusion detection systems, and regular security audits to protect against unauthorized access and vulnerabilities.

·         Server Patching:
Plan, schedule, and perform regular server patching and updates to address security vulnerabilities, ensure compliance with industry standards, and maintain system stability.

·         Virtualization and VM Management:
Oversee virtual machine (VM) infrastructure, performing tasks such as provisioning, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability across VMs.

·         Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
Monitor network and server performance, utilizing tools to identify bottlenecks, potential issues, and proactively implement solutions to maintain optimal performance.

·         Disaster Recovery & Backup:
Develop and manage backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for networked and virtual environments to minimize downtime and data loss.

·         Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain up-to-date documentation for network configurations, server setups, and VM environments. Ensure all configurations comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Requirements

Education:

·��        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

·         3+ years of experience as a Infrastructure Engineer, Server Administrator (Windows/Linux) or similar role.

·         Strong background in server and VM management (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).

·         Proven experience in designing and managing complex network infrastructures.

Technical Skills:

·         Proficiency in network configuration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, etc.).

·         Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V).

·         Linux and Windows Server operating systems administration experience

·         Experience with logging, monitoring, and SIEM tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Splunk, DataDoc, etc.).

·         Working knowledge of supporting corporate applications such Office365, DLP solutions, Active Directory, etc.

Soft Skills:

·         Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·         Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Certifications:

·         VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or similar virtualization certification.

·         CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, or similar certifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plan with employer contribution match
• Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals
• One of San Antonio’s “Best Places to Work” for nine consecutive years
• This job is at our Bulverde, TX office