Senior Virtualization Engineer

Colossus Technologies Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Boston is seeking a Senior Virtualization Engineer to design and manage enterprise virtualization environments using Hyper-V and Azure. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in virtualization engineering and a strong understanding of cloud technologies. This role offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in virtualization engineering or infrastructure architecture.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Hyper‑V and Failover Clustering.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise‑level virtualization environments using Hyper‑V and Azure.
• Oversee VM provisioning, storage configuration, and network integration.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and availability of virtual environments.

Skills

Microsoft Hyper‑V

Azure virtualization technologies

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Windows Server administration

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Azure IaaS

System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)

Terraform

Azure CLI

Job description

Colossus Technologies Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Colossus Technologies Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Virtualization Engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Hyper‑V and Azure virtualization technologies. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure virtual infrastructure environments, supporting mission‑critical applications and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise‑level virtualization environments using Hyper‑V and Azure.
• Oversee VM provisioning, storage configuration, and network integration across on-premise and cloud‑based systems.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and availability of virtual environments using advanced monitoring and tuning tools.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and migration projects, including hybrid cloud and Azure resource transitions.
• Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps teams to ensure system integrity and compliance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for virtual machine management using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Provide tier‑3 support for virtualization‑related incidents and root cause analysis.
• Document configurations, maintenance plans, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in virtualization engineering or infrastructure architecture.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Hyper‑V, Failover Clustering, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure IaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, and hybrid infrastructure integration.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and network fundamentals.
• Scripting proficiency in PowerShell (required); experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform) a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or VMware VCP (advantageous).

Why Join Us

• Modern tech stack with strong investment in hybrid cloud initiatives
• Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities to lead architecture design
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth support

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Computer and Network Security

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance