Practitioner: • Experience: 10+ years of experience in server infrastructure, systems engineering, or related IT roles, with a minimum of 5 years working at an enterprise level • Education: Associate's degree or equivalent work experience • Hardware Expertise: In-depth knowledge of x86 server hardware, specifically CPU architecture, bus architecture, and expansion cards • Server Management: Expert-level knowledge of out-of-band (OOB) server management systems (e.g., iLO, DRAC) and hardware management systems (e.g., HPE OneView, HPE COM, OpenManage Enterprise) • OS & Networking: Extensive experience with Windows and Linux server operating systems; strong knowledge of TCP/IP, including DNS, DHCP, broadcast domains, and routing protocols • Automation & DevOps: Proficient scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar); experience with CI/CD development, automated server builds, and REST API integrations • Systems Engineering: Solid experience with FMEA methodology, firmware lifecycle management, and hardware testing/certification • Virtualization & Storage: Working knowledge of virtualization technologies, distributed storage systems (SAN, HDFS, SSD), and containerization • Monitoring: Hands-on experience with enterprise monitoring systems such as Dynatrace and Netcool • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects independently and mentor team members • Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. Architecture & Cloud • Knowledge of MS Active Directory, GCP, MS Azure, Kubernetes, and other cloud-like solutions • Familiarity with storage systems, networking, data center facilities, and overall systems architecture • Basic knowledge of cloud computing • Performance tuning expertise Protocols & Security • Knowledge of SNMP, SMTP, and MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) methodologies • Experience with SSL certificate management IT Operations & Management • Experience with IT ticketing and workflow systems (e.g., BMC, ServiceNow) • Experience using JIRA for workload and project tracking • Knowledge of using and leveraging AI for automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and workflow design • Internal certification testing methods • Server test lab management • Experience with server decommissioning and enterprise license management • Vendor management experience.