Hyper-V Cloud Engineer

• TEMP TO PERM – 3 month initial contract
• Microsoft Hyper-V & Cloud Systems Engineer
• Company Overview:
• InfoStructures, Inc. is an information technology services firm located in Rockville, MD. Since 1988 we have been employing leading-edge technologies and techniques to improve the working lives of others. We are seeking an energetic, highly-motivated, qualified IT professional with the right attitude toward customer service. We place great value in the work our people do and in the difference their efforts make in people’s lives.
• What makes us different than other IT services companies? It’s simple: the quality of our services and our attention to detail. 
• Qualifications:
• Five years plus (5+) Hyper-V virtualization (preferably in a multi-tenant environment)
• Five years plus (5+) Azure cloud infrastructure
• Ten years plus (10+) providing Microsoft systems engineering support
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• Key Responsibilities:
• You will provide on-site and remote support services to our clients. You are expected to:
• MICROSOFT HYPER-V:
• Hyper-V Design, Deployment and Configuration: Design, develop, setup and configure Hyper-V hosts, virtual machines, and clusters (preferably in a multi-tenant environment)
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and fine-tune virtualization performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource allocation
• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and maintain backup solutions, disaster recovery plans, and failover strategies
• Capacity Planning: Assess resource requirements, plan for growth, and scale the virtual environment as needed
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• MICROSOFT AZURE/MS365:
• ·       Azure Infrastructure Management: Administer and manage the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, policy governance, and security
• ·       Solution Design and Deployment: Design, develop, and implement highly available solutions within Microsoft Azure
• ·       Continuous Improvement: Analyze existing operational standards, processes, and governance to identify and implement improvements
• ·       Data Protection and Security: Implement policy-driven data protection best practices to safeguard cloud and Hyper-V solutions
• ·       Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with cross-functional teams/colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment
• ·       Client/Project Communication: Communicate as necessary/required with internal team members and directly to client as needed.
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• Additional experience required:
• Experience providing professional and extensive IT support with:
• Working knowledge, of all of the following, areas as it pertains to designing, configuring, implementing & troubleshooting:
  • Hyper-V, clustering, multi-tenant configurations, SCVM, HGS
  • SAN experience with EMC, Dell EqualLogic, HP and/or NetApp
  • MS365 Cloud services including, but not limited to:
    • Implementations/Migrations/Management/Recommendations (Email, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.)
    • Cloud security (MDM/Intune/MFA, IDP, DLP, etc.)
  • ADFS integrations with Azure
  • Microsoft Windows 2012/2016/2019/2022 Server with a high-level understanding of Active Directory and Azure AD connections
• Superior problem-resolution skills
• Understanding and past experience working in an IT consulting environment supporting a wide range of clients, vertical markets (healthcare, finance, non-profit) with different levels of technology
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment support multiple customers at once
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to deal with people at various levels, from technician to executive
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Strong track record in leading a technical team and in building client relationships
• Ability to weigh options and provide the most efficient and cost-effective solution from a number of options
• Experience providing consulting to clients, with the right balance of initiative and following instructions
• References that demonstrate these characteristics
• Ability to understand and categorize technical problems
• Remote and on-site problem-resolution skills
• Strong ability to build client and peer relationships

Education/Training/Certifications:

MCITP – Systems Administrator/MCSA (2012/2016/2019/2022) REQUIRED!

MCITP – Enterprise Admin Windows/MCSE (2012/2016/2019/2022) DESIRED

Bachelor’s degree DESIRED

Master’s degree DESIRED

CompTIA A+ or Net+ DESIRED

 LOCATION:

You will work primarily remote; however, there is a potential for days to be worked from our InfoStructures’ headquarters in Rockville, Maryland & site visits to client sites in the Washington, DC metro area (local travel is a must).

Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 6:00PM with after-hours work for (projects & break/fix) required.

Benefits:

InfoStructures provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, personal/sick days, employee health insurance coverage, and a 401(k)/profit sharing plan.

Infostructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.