JPC - 206712 - Remote Sr./ Lead Server Engineer

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

About the Role

Join a fast-paced, forward-thinking technical team as a Senior/Lead Server Engineer supporting a large-scale, hybrid server infrastructure. This remote contract opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and modernizing critical business systems across both Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux platforms. Take ownership of vulnerability remediation, server security, and operational stability while working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high availability, stability, and optimum performance of enterprise server environments

• Lead server security initiatives, including vulnerability remediation and permissions management

• Analyze vulnerability scan results and implement sustainable remediation strategies

• Drive modernization projects: provisioning, upgrading, decommissioning, and tech-debt reduction

• Support hybrid infrastructure spanning on-premises data centers and cloud platforms

• Automate server administration tasks using PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting

• Harden operating systems and maintain security baselines aligned to organizational standards

• Collaborate with application teams to resolve security findings and implement best practices

• Provide technical escalation during major incidents and conduct root cause analysis

• Participate in on-call support rotation to ensure infrastructure resilience

• Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years supporting enterprise Windows Server and Unix/Linux environments

• Deep experience in Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, or Solaris

• Proven track record delivering vulnerability remediation in large-scale enterprise settings

• Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7)

• Strong understanding of OS hardening, patch management, and secure configuration

• Scripting proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, or Python

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Preferred Skills

• Experience with hybrid cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure or AWS

• Familiarity with configuration management tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SCCM/MECM

• Knowledge of enterprise authentication systems: Active Directory, Entra ID, LDAP, Kerberos

• Background supporting regulated environments, especially in financial services or insurance

Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexible arrangements

• Opportunity to lead critical security and modernization initiatives

• Collaborative environment with access to the latest technologies

• Exposure to enterprise-scale, hybrid infrastructure challenges

• Career growth through high-impact projects and cross-team collaboration

• How to Apply Ready to make an impact as a key technical leader? Submit your updated resume today and take the next step in your server engineering career!