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Hyper-V Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by CAI

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CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+.

We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right-whatever it takes.

Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Hyper-V Engineer ready to take us to the next level!

If you have strong expertise in Hyper-V virtualization, PowerShell automation, and failover clustering and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Hyper-V Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization environments in support our VMware-to-Hyper-V migration project.

This position will be a contract and remote with up to 90% international travel.

What You'll Do

  • Support alignment and development of strategy and architecture for VMware-to-Hyper-V migration initiatives
  • Execute and manage highly scalable Hyper-V clusters, including Failover Clustering during migrations
  • Implement System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and Windows Admin Center (WAC), and configure virtual networking (VM switches, VLANs, QoS)
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure deployment, workflows, and system monitoring
  • Optimize Hyper-V host performance and troubleshoot complex tier-3 hypervisor-level issues
  • Implement and maintain Hyper-V replication and disaster recovery strategies
  • Recommend process, organizational, and system improvements aligned with project goals
  • Apply SDLC methodologies and IT best practices to infrastructure and solution delivery
  • Stay current with industry trends to recommend innovative technical solutions
  • Collaborate with Active Directory and Cybersecurity teams to ensure secure cluster integration

What You'll Need

Required:

4+ years of experience with Hyper-V and VMware virtualization technologies

4+ years managing Windows Server environments

2+ years working with Cisco UCS platform

Strong expertise in Failover Clustering, SCVMM, Windows Admin Center, and enterprise networking/storage

Advanced PowerShell scripting experience

Strong knowledge of Active Directory (Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, NPS) in global environments

Experience implementing automation solutions for Hyper-V deployments

Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Ability to handle and protect confidential information

Preferred:

Relevant Hyper-V and Windows Server certifications

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Ansible)

Experience with hybrid deployments, including Azure Arc

Familiarity with GitHub version control

Experience with Linux systems

Experience with Pure Storage and Veeam technologies

Experience with monitoring tools (AppDynamics, SolarWinds)

Experience managing server environments in the hospitality industry

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other standards
  • Sedentary work involving sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement around the office
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
  • Ability to lift and carry light to medium-duty equipment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during deployments
  • Ability to push/pull light-duty equipment
  • Ability to travel between sites and work at ship construction sites
Rate:
£0/year
Location:
United Kingdom
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level

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