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Cushman & Wakefield

Infrastructure Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Job Title Infrastructure Engineer Summary The TDS AMER Infrastructure Engineering role is ... Active Directory, Cisco(servers), VMWare, Palo Alto, Netbackup, Nasuni, Windows, Azure AVD and AVS

Karpel Computer Systems Inc

Cloud Engineer

Waterloo, IL · On-site

$51.75 - $69/hr

Cloud Engineers will work in a self-motivated team to advise on modern cloud infrastructure ... Servers as Tier 3 escalation for Windows Server and other cloud-related service issues

Karpel Solutions

Cloud Engineer

Waterloo, IL · On-site

$51.75 - $69/hr

Cloud Engineers will work in a self-motivated team to advise on modern cloud infrastructure ... Servers as Tier 3 escalation for Windows Server and other cloud-related service issues

TEKsystems

OT Engineer

Robinson, IL

$45 - $55/hr

Skills Network engineering Top Skills Details Network engineering Additional Skills ... Windows Server Administration: In-depth knowledge of Windows Server OS installation, configuration ...

Karpel Solutions

Cloud Engineer

Waterloo, IL · On-site

$51.75 - $69/hr

Cloud Engineers will work in a self-motivated team to advise on modern cloud infrastructure ... Servers as Tier 3 escalation for Windows Server and other cloud-related service issues

Robert Half

Systems Engineer

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to support and evolve a complex enterprise infrastructure ... Administer physical and virtual server environments, including Windows Server platforms, VMware and ...

blueStone

Systems Engineer Lead

Vernon Hills, IL

This Engineer will work with a team primarily focused on providing technical direction for the ... CISCO Network Hardware, VMware VSphere and Windows Server 2008/2012 Ability to prioritize ...

TRUMPF

Industrial Project Engineer

Chicago, IL

$34 - $41.56/hr

The Industrial Project Engineer would be a part of the TRUMPF software integration group that ... Some understanding with Windows Server operating systems, knowledge of system networking, and ...

CultureFit

Application Engineer

Vernon Hills, IL

The Software Support Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality technical support ... Windows servers and database environments as needed Collaborate on and lead technical projects ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for windows server engineer in Illinois is $49.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.08 and $55.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Windows Server Engineer?

Windows Server Engineers are IT professionals who specialize in installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server environments. They ensure that server systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance, supporting business operations and user needs. Their responsibilities often include troubleshooting server issues, applying updates and patches, managing user access, and implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Windows Server Engineer?

To thrive as a Windows Server Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, networking concepts, and typically a degree in computer science or related certifications like Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate. Expertise in using tools such as PowerShell, Hyper-V, System Center, and monitoring platforms is commonly required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively manage incidents and collaborate with IT teams. These skills ensure reliable server infrastructure, minimize downtime, and support organizational IT needs efficiently.

What are the most common challenges Windows Server Engineers face when maintaining large-scale enterprise environments?

Windows Server Engineers in large-scale enterprise settings often encounter challenges such as managing complex Active Directory structures, ensuring security compliance across numerous servers, and performing updates or patches with minimal downtime. Balancing reliability and performance while troubleshooting network issues or hardware failures can also be demanding. Effective communication and collaboration with IT support, network teams, and cybersecurity professionals are crucial for resolving incidents quickly and maintaining system integrity.

What is the difference between Windows Server Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectWindows Server EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsMicrosoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA Network+CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentData centers, server rooms, enterprise IT teamsNetwork operations centers, office networks, infrastructure teams
Primary FocusServer setup, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshootingNetwork infrastructure, routing, switching, and security
Common UsageOrganizations deploying Windows Server environmentsOrganizations managing overall network connectivity and security

While both roles involve network and server management, Windows Server Engineers focus on configuring and maintaining Windows Server environments, whereas Network Administrators oversee broader network infrastructure and connectivity. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within IT teams.

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Infographic showing various Windows Server Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,871 per year, or $49.5 per hour.

Infrastructure Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield

Chicago, IL • On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title

Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description Summary

The TDS AMER Infrastructure Engineering role is responsible for delivering and ensuring the CW TDS Project portfolio across all global Infrastructure Programmes (office, branch, datacentre and client) and Projects are delivered to our standards and policies ensuring a smooth transition into operations.
The role has primary responsibility across our Physical and Cloud Server infrastructure, data center footprints and our Branch network – focusing on the Windows Server and Azure AVS environments.
This opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion.

Job Description

The ideal candidate for these roles would be able to show recent and longstanding experience in Server administration and deployments across a physical, virtual and cloud environment. Yes we are outsourced across multiple disciplines, yes this is managing and deploying Server Engineering solutions and then handing over to our MSP for operational support. This is a hands-on role & requires very strong technical knowledge across Physical and Cloud Server infrastructure to drive and strive for perfection with our Project portfolio and ensuring the entry to BAU is to standard.

You will be directly owning remote and some local projects updating our branch network infrastructure, data center infrastructure working closely with a small projects team and aligning / partnering with our outsourced BAU MSP.

Responsibilities  

  • Deliver Engineering excellence in our projects adhering to our policies and standards
  • Ensures alignment to Service Management Processes by the Global Service Delivery Team
  • Work as part of a Global Team primarily delivering projects to the AMER footprint but partnering with our EMEA and Asia program deliverables.
  • Ability to align a technical service delivery execution to a global roadmap and strategy across our Operational footprint
  • Act as the functional / Technical lead for all service management processes whilst delivering projects, being the escalation point for process owners and holding accountability for our core partner network (Services that are outsourced, major Incidents, etc)

Qualifications & Technical Skills 

  • Demonstratable and recent experience working in and managing an outsourced partner environment and a clear ability to show technical experience with Infrastructure and network at a large corporate scale.
  • Experience with key technical products such as: Active Directory, Cisco(servers), VMWare, Palo Alto, Netbackup, Nasuni, Windows, Azure AVD and AVS
  • A practical working knowledge of deployed firewalls, WAN and LAN solutions, Wireless, Windows Servers, domains and Active Directory and general IT Operations
  • Experience with cloud related operations, preferably Azure, migrations and the ongoing BAU support.
  • Degree qualified appropriate to the IT industry and role.
  • ITIL qualified or strong exposure.
  • Working knowledge of security standards including ISO27001.
  • A core understanding of the SDLC and supporting Application frameworks

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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