Server Engineer (Those Who Perform Construction and Configuration)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role involving the construction, configuration, and operational management of servers in corporate on-premises or cloud environments.
Description
Server engineers handle the design, construction, and configuration of physical and virtual servers, operation monitoring, backup/restore, incident response, security settings, and creation of automation scripts. In addition to on-premises environments, resource provisioning and IaC implementation in cloud environments like AWS and Azure are on the rise. They ensure stable operations through capacity planning, performance tuning, planning and execution of periodic maintenance tasks, creation of operational procedure documents, and collaboration within and across teams.
Future Outlook
Demand is steadily increasing due to the advancement of DX and cloud migration. The value of personnel skilled in security, automation, and cloud technologies is rising.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Diligent and persistent type / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
24-Hour Operations / Cloud Vendor / Full Remote / In-House Operations / SIer / Shift
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Server Engineer → Infrastructure Architect → IT Manager / Infrastructure Manager → CTO
Required Skills
Automation Tools / Monitoring Tool Operations / Network Fundamentals / OS Management / Scripting Languages / Virtualization Technology / Windows Server Management
Recommended Skills
Cloud Platforms / Container Technology / English Documentation Reading / IaC (Terraform)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because configuration errors can lead to failures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Required to respond to new technologies and security requirements. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for server design and deployment planning. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for incident response and troubleshooting. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure during incident response. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with minimal heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
- CompTIA Server+
- LPIC
- RHCE
Aliases
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Server Administrator
- System Administrator
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- Cloud Engineer
- Network Engineer
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