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Remote Senior Microsoft/Linux/Virtualization Engineer

OnHires is a global tech recruitment agency focused on providing tailored staffing solutions for fast-growing tech companies.

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Employee count: 11-50

Georgia only

Start: ASAP | 📍 Remote | ⏱ Part-time to Full-time | 🕙 Working hours: 10:00–20:00 (GMT+3)
Contract: Long-term, Independent Contractor
Fluent English Required

About the Client – TradeTheNews.com

TradeTheNews.com is a private financial intelligence community trusted by professional traders and institutional investors. The platform delivers real-time analyst audio squawks, headline feeds, and interactive Q&A with analysts — 24 hours a day.

We are known for our speed and ability to filter out market noise, enabling clients to focus on their core activity — trading. Our global team includes former hedge fund analysts, proprietary and institutional traders, and specialists in equities, FX, futures, fixed income, and credit.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Microsoft/Linux/Virtualization Engineer with over 10 years of hands-on experience to manage and support enterprise-grade IT infrastructure for a high-availability financial services platform. This is a long-term remote contract role with potential to grow from part-time to full-time.

You will play a key role in maintaining Microsoft systems, VMware environments, and supporting a global team that depends on low-latency, mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support Microsoft-based IT infrastructure.

  • Administer and troubleshoot virtualization environments (primarily VMware).

  • Provide advanced technical support to both IT and non-IT users.

  • Collaborate with software development teams for optimal resource planning and incident resolution.

  • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation on configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Required Qualifications

🔹 Microsoft Infrastructure

  • Deep expertise in Active Directory, including AD Forest migration, GPO, DNS, DHCP, DFS, WSUS.
    Hands-on experience with Windows Server and Windows endpoint administration.

  • Strong background in Exchange 2016 and newer, including administration and support.

  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2008+ administration.
    Familiarity with patch management, antivirus systems, desktop standards, and hardware imaging.

🔹 Virtualization (VMware)

  • Proven experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi 6.x+, and Horizon View 7.x+ (VDI).

  • Solid understanding of virtualization infrastructure design and performance tuning.

  • Strong skills in golden image maintenance, application layering, GPO-based user profile management.

  • Experience diagnosing VDI issues (e.g. performance bottlenecks, CPU % ready, access errors).

  • Knowledge of SAN/VSAN storage systems.

🔹 Linux Systems (Nice to Have)

  • Experience with Ubuntu, CentOS, or RedHat.

  • System performance tuning, monitoring tools, and scripting.

  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes container platforms.

🔹 Other Tools & Technologies

  • Strong understanding of networking: VLANs, netmasks, ACLs, DHCP, DNS, routing.

  • Experience with Zabbix, Kibana, or similar monitoring systems.

  • Proficiency with Veeam backup and recovery solutions.

  • Basic to advanced scripting skills (PowerShell, Ansible) for automation.

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft Expert-level (MCSE or equivalent)
    VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV and/or VCP-DTM)

  • Cisco CCNP or equivalent networking certification

Contract & Work Setup

  • Type: Independent contractor (you must be registered as self-employed in your country).

  • Work mode: Fully remote.

  • Schedule: 10:00–20:00 GMT+3.

  • Commitment: Part-time to Full-time, long-term

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About OnHires

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OnHires is a global recruitment agency that specializes in tech recruitment and staffing for fast-growing companies. With a deep understanding of client needs and a large seafarer database, we tailor solutions that effectively find the right specialists swiftly and professionally. Our approach is centered around delivering exceptional service through remote recruitment, dedicated to meeting the diverse demands of the tech industry, including sectors like AI, Web3, and FinTech.

Our mission at OnHires is to connect great companies with even greater talent. Established in 2017, our vision is to be the leading partner that both clients and candidates always choose to connect with. OnHires has a team of experienced professionals who pride themselves on their ability to scale businesses by recruiting not just efficiently but also creatively, enhancing the hiring metrics of our esteemed clients. We believe in nurturing a culture that prioritizes growth, teamwork, and shared success, ensuring that as we celebrate our achievements together, we continuously learn and innovate in the recruitment space.

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