IT Infrastructure Engineer (Linux)

The IT infrastructure Engineer role requires a wide range of technical skills, including system and server management, exchange administration, and networking configuration. The role also involves vendor management, support for the IT team, and domain management. Additionally, the successful candidate must support Elevate Energy’s flexible work hours.

The IT Infrastructure Engineer reports to the IT Director. This position is in Chicago, Illinois and is hybrid.

Responsibilities

Supporting the Tech Services team in their efforts to maintain and improve the organization’s IT systems.
Managing all tools and software that the organization acquires and that are needed for the business. This includes tools such as M365, Azure, AirTable, Atlassian Products, and more.
Managing vendor relationships, including meeting with vendors, negotiating contracts, and purchasing products and services as needed.
Administering the organization’s Exchange server.
Linux server administration. This includes user and security administration, server patching, new server and database configuration, server monitoring, and anti-virus.
Software installation and patching for Linux web servers, such as Apache webserver and Tomcat.
Providing escalated support for the IT support team.
Managing all domains associated with the organization’s IT systems.
Configuring and managing networking infrastructure, including firewall management.
Providing on-premise infrastructure support and management, including managing and configuring devices such as access points, firewalls, switches, routers, and NAS.
Managing servers and ensuring that they are patched and configured properly. This includes Hyper-V management.
Supporting Elevate Energy’s flexible work hours, including normal business hours and on-call rotation.
Ensuring that backups are performed regularly, and that data is properly protected.
Provide superior, timely customer service to both internal and external customers throughout ticket process, documenting communications from ticket creation through closure via the IT Team’s ticketing system.
Ensuring that backups are performed regularly, and that data is properly protected along with creating and maintaining backup policies.
Create and update documentation that includes but is not limited to network configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational best practices.
Provisioning and maintain storage (cloud & on-premise).
Manage Web Access Firewall for outward facing servers

Qualifications and Skills

2-4 years of experience
Azure and M365 experience
Proficient in Linux security and administration
Proficient in implementing and maintaining HyperV/VMWare VSphere, WAN/LAN Networking, SQL Server Management
Preferred Microsoft Azure Certification (AZ-900)
Preferred Microsoft Azure Certification (AZ-104)
Knowledge of Powershell, Active Directory & Entra ID, and licenses
Ability to lift 40 pounds

Organization Description

We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy use reach those who need them most.

At Elevate, the greatest asset of our organization is the kind of people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation and we seek dynamic, hardworking team members who are inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff wellbeing and career development opportunities, there’s no better place to grow your career than Elevate.

Compensation

The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $75,000 – $90,000, based on experience.

Anti-Discrimination Policy

Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Accommodation

Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through our candidate portal at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/. Search for “IT Infrastructure Engineer (Linux)” to find the position listing.

Please note that Elevate will only contact candidates via an elevatenp.org email address. We will never ask a candidate for payment of any kind as part of the hiring or onboarding process or send payment to any candidate prior to completing the hiring and onboarding process.

No phone calls please.