Server Engineer
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Overview:
Job Summary:Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a highly skilled Server Engineer (Server Platform Product Owner) to design, implement, and operate our enterprise server platform across hundreds of distributed clinical locations. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable hybrid environments while driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence.The ideal candidate is hands-on, deeply technical, security-minded, and comfortable owning network architecture end-to-end, from branch design to cloud connectivity, while serving as an escalation pointfor complex network issues. About Specialized Dental PartnersSpecialized Dental Partners is one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations for Endodontic, Periodontic, and Oral Surgery practices. With more than 250 practice locations and over 430 doctors across the United States, Specialized Dental Partners empowers specialists to focus on exceptional patient care while the organization delivers tailored business, operational, and strategic support.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: Server Platform Product OwnershipOwn the server platform as a service product, including vision, architecture, standards, and roadmapDefine and maintain reference architectures for on-prem Hyper-V, Azure virtual machines, and hybrid workloadsEstablish and track success metrics for the server platform (availability, performance, security, recoverability, cost efficiency)Serve as the single point of accountability for server design decisions and platform outcomesOversee server operations and deployments with nationwide IT partnersArchitecture & Operations:Design, implement, and maintain Hyper-V host environments and guest server architecturesAct as senior escalation for complex incidents and root cause analysisOwn Windows Server build standards, lifecycle management, and decommissioningEnsure server resilience, redundancy, performance, and scalabilityWork with the Service Desk to provide technical escalation for server-related issuesParticipate in after-hours support ad-hoc in critical situations.Cloud & Hybrid Server Architecture:Own Azure IaaS server architecture, including VM sizing, storage, backup, and monitoringDesign and maintain hybrid server connectivity and workload placement strategiesIntegrate identity-aware access and authentication using Azure Entra ID hybrid designPartner with security team to align server design with zero-trust principlesConstruct centralized-identity domain structure to span on-prem and cloudAutomation & Standardization:Approach automation as a first-class product feature and essential deliverableBuild standardized server images, deployment templates, and configuration baselinesLeverage PowerShell and IaC tools to reduce manual effort and configuration driftOwn server documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooksBackup, Recovery, & Security:Own server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery standardsEnsure patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration hardening are consistently appliedSupport audits and compliance initiatives (HIPAA-aligned environments)
Qualifications:
Requirements:3+ years of experience as server engineer2+ years of experience managing application servers2+ years of experience with automation tools and PowerShell2+ years of experience with Hyper-V or VMWare, and Windows Server2+ years of experience operating hybrid on-prem and Azure server environments3+ years in proven heavy business communications rolesPreferred Skills:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fieldLarge scale enterprise environment server deployment automation experiencePrimary owner across server platform and service architecture and designStrong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.Familiarity with information security principles and best practices in a HIPAA environmentDemonstrated ability to communicate technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The salary range for this role is $ per year. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
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Overview:
Job Summary:Specialized Dental Partners is seeking a highly skilled Server Engineer (Server Platform Product Owner) to design, implement, and operate our enterprise server platform across hundreds of distributed clinical locations. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable hybrid environments while driving standardization, automation, and operational excellence.The ideal candidate is hands-on, deeply technical, security-minded, and comfortable owning network architecture end-to-end, from branch design to cloud connectivity, while serving as an escalation pointfor complex network issues. About Specialized Dental PartnersSpecialized Dental Partners is one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations for Endodontic, Periodontic, and Oral Surgery practices. With more than 250 practice locations and over 430 doctors across the United States, Specialized Dental Partners empowers specialists to focus on exceptional patient care while the organization delivers tailored business, operational, and strategic support.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities: Server Platform Product OwnershipOwn the server platform as a service product, including vision, architecture, standards, and roadmapDefine and maintain reference architectures for on-prem Hyper-V, Azure virtual machines, and hybrid workloadsEstablish and track success metrics for the server platform (availability, performance, security, recoverability, cost efficiency)Serve as the single point of accountability for server design decisions and platform outcomesOversee server operations and deployments with nationwide IT partnersArchitecture & Operations:Design, implement, and maintain Hyper-V host environments and guest server architecturesAct as senior escalation for complex incidents and root cause analysisOwn Windows Server build standards, lifecycle management, and decommissioningEnsure server resilience, redundancy, performance, and scalabilityWork with the Service Desk to provide technical escalation for server-related issuesParticipate in after-hours support ad-hoc in critical situations.Cloud & Hybrid Server Architecture:Own Azure IaaS server architecture, including VM sizing, storage, backup, and monitoringDesign and maintain hybrid server connectivity and workload placement strategiesIntegrate identity-aware access and authentication using Azure Entra ID hybrid designPartner with security team to align server design with zero-trust principlesConstruct centralized-identity domain structure to span on-prem and cloudAutomation & Standardization:Approach automation as a first-class product feature and essential deliverableBuild standardized server images, deployment templates, and configuration baselinesLeverage PowerShell and IaC tools to reduce manual effort and configuration driftOwn server documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooksBackup, Recovery, & Security:Own server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery standardsEnsure patching, vulnerability remediation, and configuration hardening are consistently appliedSupport audits and compliance initiatives (HIPAA-aligned environments)
Qualifications:
Requirements:3+ years of experience as server engineer2+ years of experience managing application servers2+ years of experience with automation tools and PowerShell2+ years of experience with Hyper-V or VMWare, and Windows Server2+ years of experience operating hybrid on-prem and Azure server environments3+ years in proven heavy business communications rolesPreferred Skills:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fieldLarge scale enterprise environment server deployment automation experiencePrimary owner across server platform and service architecture and designStrong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies.Familiarity with information security principles and best practices in a HIPAA environmentDemonstrated ability to communicate technical decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The salary range for this role is $ per year. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
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