Full-Time
Information Technology Server Engineer
Updated on 9/12/2026
Kansas Judicial Branch
Compensation Overview
$81.1k/yr
Topeka, KS, USA
In Person
Regular in-person work is required; limited hybrid work is subject to supervisor approval.
Bachelor's
Category
 IT Operations (1) |
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Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Python
LDAP
Computer Networking
Operating Systems
Vulnerability Analysis
Hyper-V
VMWare
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Seven years of experience in server administration, focused on advanced configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of server hardware and software.
- Proficiency managing complex server environments with multiple operating systems and versions.
- Understanding of server security principles and experience implementing security measures.
- Experience with server monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures for servers and data.
- Experience implementing and managing patch management processes to keep servers up to date and secure.
- Experience participating in server deployment projects and migrations.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex server issues.
- Ability to configure and maintain server roles and services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
- Familiarity with server automation and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
- Manage Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, DNS, and related directory services.
- Implement and maintain virtualization solutions using VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based platforms.
- Perform server performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
- Develop and enforce server security policies, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
- Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Manage IT security certificates, including SSL certificates, and access control mechanisms.
- Automate server administration tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
- Collaborate with Network, Security, and Application teams to ensure system stability and security.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot server-related issues.
- Document configurations, procedures, and system changes.
- Administer and support Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security configurations.
- Monitor and optimize Azure resources for cost efficiency and performance.
- Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance frameworks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- A certification demonstrating foundational skills in server hardware, software, and troubleshooting, such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Linux Professional, or CompTIA Server+ Certification.