Hyper-V SME Private Cloud & VDI

We are seeking an experienced Hyper-V Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support in design, build, and management of their private cloud and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) environments built on Microsoft Hyper-V. This is a specialist role requiring deep, hands-on Hyper-V expertise as a core, primary skill., * Design, architect, and implement private cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Hyper-V

• Build, configure, and optimize VDI environments on Hyper-V for enterprise-scale deployment
• Manage Hyper-V clusters, host configurations, storage, and networking for high availability
• Plan and execute capacity planning, performance tuning, and scalability strategies for Hyper-V environments
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to integrate Hyper-V solutions into client’s broader private cloud strategy
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Hyper-V hosts, virtual machines, clustering, and storage
• Define and implement best practices for Hyper-V security, patching, backup, and disaster recovery
• Support migration activities (e.g., P2V/V2V, workload migration to Hyper-V-based private cloud)
• Document architecture designs, configurations, SOPs, and runbooks
• Work closely with System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and related management tooling
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on Hyper-V administration

• Strong, hands-on expertise in Microsoft Hyper-V (architecture, deployment, administration, and troubleshooting)
• Experience building and managing private cloud environments on Hyper-V
• Experience designing and supporting VDI solutions on Hyper-V
• Hyper-V clustering, Failover Clustering, and high-availability configurations
• Storage integration with Hyper-V (SAN/NAS, Storage Spaces Direct/S2D)
• System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
• Networking within Hyper-V environments (virtual switches, NIC teaming, VLANs)

Secondary Skills (Desirable)

• Windows Server administration (2016/2019/2022)
• PowerShell scripting for automation of Hyper-V tasks
• Backup and DR tools for Hyper-V (e.g., Veeam, Altaro, or native Hyper-V replication)
• Exposure to broader private/hybrid cloud concepts
• ITIL-based change/incident management processes
• Experience in banking/financial services environments (advantageous)

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall infrastructure experience, with 4+ years dedicated, hands-on Hyper-V experience
• Proven track record building private cloud / VDI environments in large enterprise settings
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, or equivalent) are desirable but not mandatory
• Experience in banking / financial services client environments is an advantage