• Hyper V Consulting Engineer

    Insight Global (Vernon Hills, IL)


    Job Description

    Insight Global is looking for a Hyper V Engineer to enterprise-scale projects to design, implement, and modernize Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization platforms on Windows Server Datacenter. This role translates complex business requirements into secure, resilient, and high-performing on-prem solutions while ensuring operational efficiency and cost optimization. You will direct technical teams through architecture, migration, and deployment phases, serving as a trusted advisor on best practices for high availability, disaster recovery, and security hardening. Additionally, you’ll develop executive-ready deliverables, mentor peers, and collaborate with clients to align technical solutions with strategic business outcomes.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    -11 total years of experience working in the IT industry

     

    -5+ years designing and deploying Microsoft Hyper-V in enterprise environments (Windows Server Datacenter, Failover Clustering, CSV, Live/Storage Migration).

     

    -Deep knowledge of Windows Server administration, Cluster-Aware Updating, Storage Spaces Direct (S2D), ReFS/SMB3/RDMA, and backup/restore strategies.

     

    -Proficiency with SCVMM, Windows Admin Center, PowerShell (including DSC), and automation of operational tasks.

     

    -Solid understanding of virtualization networking (vSwitch, VLAN/VxLAN, NIC teaming/SET, QoS) and storage fabrics (iSCSI/FC, MPIO). ut for proposals and SOWs.