Server and Virtualization Engineer, Senior

Were seeking a MidtoSenior Level Server / Virtualization Engineer to join a longstanding client environment and hit the ground running. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in handson infrastructure work brings deep VMware and vCenter expertise and enjoys being a trusted technical backbone for an onsite team.

This will be a 3 month contract opportunity with the potential for permanent hire. This will be onsite in Northbrook IL with the potential to work remotely on Fridays.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own and support the VMware virtual environment with heavy handson work in vCenter
• Build configure and maintain virtual machines
• Support Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Group Policy
• Create and manage service accounts perform registry updates and support system configurations
• Work with backup and recovery solutions including Veeam
• Provide general server and virtualization support with light exposure to storage environments
• Partner with Sentinel and internal stakeholders on ongoing infrastructure projects
• Serve as a steady experienced presence for the environment with minimal oversight

What Were Looking For

• Strong realworld experience with VMware (ESXi vCenter) is required
• Proven background as a server engineer in enterprise environments
• Solid experience with Windows Server AD and GPOs
• Familiarity with Veeam or similar backup solutions
• Some storage exposure (SANs arrays or similar) is helpful
• Linux experience is a plus but not required
• Comfortable working fully onsite (remote Fridays may be an option)
• Able to step into an environment and contribute immediately
• Professional reliable and confident working independently
• No travel required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a can-do attitude

We focus on candidates that display our ACE factor Attitude Compassion and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range:

$70-85/hr

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay medical dental vision 401K and more.

IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs from security to communications to systems & networks to software applications to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982 Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of todays global technology leaders including Cisco Dell VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ) Chicago and Springfield IL; Phoenix AZ.; Lansing and Grand Rapids MI; Milwaukee WI; and Denver CO.

If you are MOTIVATED you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity an entrepreneurial spirit fosters growth through certification and hands-on training and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment wed like to have you join our team. Learn more at

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