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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Interface Controllers - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $176,800.0 - $291,200.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Continuous Delivery, Data Centers, Software Design Documents, VMware ESX Servers, Network Interface Controllers, Failover Clustering, Firmware, Network Topologies, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Data Intelligence, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, System Center Operations Management, Microsoft Servers, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Network Virtualization, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machine Manager, Virtual Switching, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Windows Management Instrumentation, Data Logging, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Load Balancing, Performance Testing, IT Architecture, Generative AI, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Qualys, Nvme, Windows Client, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nj/jersey-city/ca0c15fb-1760-47a4-af04-e5948a31b431 ## About the Role * 5+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering with demonstrated depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple domains (virtualization, storage, networking, Windows Server administration). * Strong expertise in Microsoft Hyper-V at enterprise scale: failover clustering, live migration, storage spaces / S2D, virtual networking (Hyper-V virtual switch, SET), and Windows Server administration. * Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting for infrastructure automation, host configuration management, WMI-based inventory collection, and operational tooling. * Demonstrated ability to audit performance of complex infrastructure architecture across the full stack and to maintain architecture artifacts (design documents, decision records, diagrams). * Experience with storage performance analysis and optimization in virtualized environments - benchmarking, capacity planning, and storage policy design. * Ability to evaluate hardware BOMs for Hyper-V suitability - assessing processor/memory ratios, storage I/O characteristics, network throughput, and overcommit profiles. * Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (DSC, SCCM, Ansible, or equivalent) at data center scale. * Experience advocating for and implementing infrastructure automation - CI/CD pipelines, operational process improvement, and configuration-as-code - with a focus on scalability versus resource use. * Track record of providing stewardship to other engineers through technical guidance, design review, and documentation. * Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills * Experience with Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) and Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) at enterprise scale. * Experience with additional hypervisors (VMware ESXi, KVM, etc.) - production experience with dual-hypervisor environments are a plus. * Familiarity with server hardware architecture (Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC, NVMe storage, GPU accelerators) sufficient to evaluate hardware proposals for Hyper-V workload suitability. * Experience with network fabric integration in virtualized environments - VLAN, SDN, load balancing, and network adapter teaming. * Working knowledge of C# / .NET for maintaining and extending infrastructure automation platforms. * Experience with Microsoft System Center (VMM, SCOM, SCCM) at enterprise scale. * Experience with security compliance remediation - Qualys vulnerability management, break management, and security baseline enforcement. * Experience with performance testing frameworks (elbencho, VMFleet, diskspd, fio or similar) for storage and compute validation. * Familiarity with using generative AI tools to accelerate engineering and research cycles., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors., Asepsis Visionary Operations Innovation Reliability Sanitization Disinfecting Biotechnology Sterilization Pharmaceuticals Detail Oriented Medical Devices Computer Literacy Strong Work Ethic Aseptic Processing Workflow Management Process Architecture Software Documentation Artificial Intelligence Engineering Design Process Pharmaceutical Compounding Standard Operating Procedure Good Manufacturing Practices Good Documentation Practices Personal Protective Equipment Continuous Improvement Process Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPS), Pipettes Visionary Management Automation Innovation Cleanliness Housekeeping Multitasking Biochemistry Communication Detail Oriented Inventory Management Organizational Skills Packaging And Labeling Engineering Design Process Good Manufacturing Practices ## Description Ansible Tooling Hyper-V Auditing Research Advocacy Textiles Firmware Equities Scripting Operations Leadership Management Automation Hypervisor Collections Scalability Procurement Prototyping Peer Review Server-Side Data Centers Benchmarking .NET Framework Systems Design Design Reviews Load Balancing Virtualization Windows Client Live Migration Windows Servers Computer Science Diagnostic Tools Network Topology Network Adapters Microsoft Servers Virtual Switching Windows PowerShell Business Valuation VMware ESX Servers Process Improvement Information Systems Continuous Delivery Operations Security Performance Testing Failover Clustering Computer Engineering Lifecycle Management Performance Analysis Design Documentation Hardware Architecture VMware Infrastructure Full Stack Development Network Virtualization Compliance Remediation Business Transformation Performance Engineering Virtual Machine Manager Configuration Management Vulnerability Management Event Tracing (Software) C# (Programming Language) Infrastructure Automation Infrastructure Architecture Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Network Interface Controllers Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Hardware Configuration Management Software Defined Networking (SDN) Generative Artificial Intelligence Windows Management Instrumentation Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) System Center Operations Management Application Programming Interface (API) Microsoft Windows Server Administration, Looking for a Hyper V Architect/Engineer to design and engineer enterprise-scale Microsoft Hyper-V virtual infrastructure across global data centers. You will apply depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple domains - hypervisor platforms, storage, networking, clustering, performance engineering, and security compliance - to deploy, optimize, and maintain virtual infrastructure that supports tens of thousands of workloads across multiple regions. This role sits within the Compute Engineering team, which owns the full lifecycle of virtual infrastructure: hypervisor deployment and upgrade, cluster operations, performance engineering, storage optimization, workload management, and compliance remediation. A separate hardware engineering function handles server certification, firmware lifecycle management, and hardware lab validation. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineering - evaluating hardware BOMs for performance characteristics specific to Hyper-V and providing technical feedback - but your primary focus is the virtualization platform layer and above. You will work across Windows Server and Hyper-V clustering, storage subsystems, and automation tooling - maintaining and extending a custom .NET-based workload management platform as needed. You will provide stewardship to other engineers through technical guidance, peer review, and design documentation. Experience with Hyper-V at enterprise scale is a strong differentiator. Job Responsibilities Architecture & Systems Design * Design and maintain Hyper-V cluster architectures including failover clustering, live migration, storage configuration, and network topology across global data center pools. * Evaluate hardware BOMs proposed by hardware engineering for Hyper-V performance characteristics - processor/memory ratios, storage throughput, network bandwidth, and overcommit suitability - and provide technical feedback to inform procurement decisions. * Audit performance of complex virtual infrastructure across the full stack - compute, storage, networking, and hypervisor layers - and maintain architecture artifacts (high-level design documents, decision records, diagrams) using firmwide tooling. * Develop and document reference architectures and best practices for Hyper-V cluster deployment, storage configuration, and workload placement. Coding * Create and maintain automation for virtual infrastructure lifecycle management - provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance enforcement, and decommissioning of Hyper-V workloads - using PowerShell, WMI, and the team's .NET-based workload management platform. * Write PowerShell scripts for host configuration management, inventory collection, cluster operations, and firmware deployment across the Hyper-V fleet. * Maintain and extend the existing C# / .NET 8 workload management platform as needed - including the server-side orchestration API, distributed worker engine, and Windows client agent components. * Provide stewardship to other engineers in support of quality delivery - peer reviewing automation scripts, infrastructure designs, and technical documentation. Automation & Continuous Delivery * Advocate for and implement infrastructure automation, identifying opportunities to automate, combine, or simplify operational processes with a focus on scalability versus resource use. * Develop and maintain automation for Hyper-V host configuration, cluster provisioning, rolling upgrades, and compliance enforcement using PowerShell DSC, scripts, and the team's workload management platform. * Support and evolve CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation tooling, including multi-environment deployment and automated testing. Distributed Systems Design & Development * Plan and execute Hyper-V cluster upgrades, Windows Server rolling upgrades, and hypervisor patch rollouts across production environments with zero or minimal downtime. * Troubleshoot production issues across the virtual infrastructure stack - hypervisor, clustering, storage, and networking layers - using structured logging, event tracing, performance counters, and vendor diagnostic tools. * Consider all risks, potential environmental impacts, and FinOps implications when designing and implementing infrastructure changes. Data Fluency * Identify appropriate data sources and apply appropriate methodologies when making data-based recommendations for capacity planning, performance optimization, and hardware procurement decisions. * Conduct storage and compute performance benchmarking using industry and internal tooling (e.g., elbencho, VMFleet, diskspd) to validate hardware configurations and inform deployment decisions. * Deliver against defined SLOs and SLAs; track and reduce events leading to errors or risks. Cross-Functional * Collaborate with hardware engineering on server platform evaluation, providing Hyper-V-specific performance requirements and validation feedback. * Collaborate with vendor partners (Microsoft) on Hyper-V roadmap alignment, feature adoption, and escalation support. * Collaborate effectively across infrastructure engineering, operations, security, and capacity planning teams. * Leverage AI-assisted tooling for research, prototyping, and automation development to accelerate engineering cycles. * Contribute to team and organizational goals. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)