Virtualization & Cloud Platform Engineer

INSPYR Solutions; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Virtualization & Cloud Platform Engineer for our San Jose location to maintain hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure. You will manage Hyper‑V and Azure Stack HCI, Windows Server environments, SQL Server, and file services while building automation with PowerShell and Bash.

The role emphasizes monitoring, security, and collaboration with cross‑functional IT teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of virtualization and cloud platform experience (Azure Local and Hyper‑V).
• Strong proficiency with Windows Server OS and related services.
• Hands-on SQL Server database, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience administering SUSE Linux in hybrid environments.
• Expert scripting with PowerShell and Bash for automation.
• Experience deploying/maintaining monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix).
• Extensive knowledge of Windows SCCM for deployment, patching, inventory, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure using Hyper‑V and Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local).
• Manage and optimize Windows Server OS environments for performance, reliability, and security.
• Administer SQL Server databases including maintenance, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and maintain enterprise file-sharing services with secure data access.
• Manage SUSE Linux environments within mixed OS landscapes.
• Develop PowerShell and Bash scripts to automate provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Implement comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions and address performance issues.
• Administer Windows SCCM deployments, patches, inventory, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT teams to architect scalable, secure infrastructure aligned with business needs.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Azure Local

Hyper-V

Windows Server OS

SQL Server

SCCM

SUSE Linux

PowerShell

Bash

Azure Monitor

Nagios

Zabbix

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Title: Virtualization & Cloud Platform Engineer

Location: San Jose, California (hybrid)

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Compensation: $70-75/hr

Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

We are seeking an experienced Virtualization and Cloud Platform Engineer with a strong IT infrastructure background. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (at least 5+ years) managing and optimizing cloud and on-premises environments using Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server OS, SQL databases, file share services, and SUSE Linux. Proficiency in scripting, monitoring solutions, and Windows SCCM administration is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain virtualized infrastructure leveraging Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI (Azure Local).
• Manage and optimize Windows Server OS environments, ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
• Administer SQL Server databases, including maintenance, backups, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Configure and maintain enterprise file-sharing services, ensuring secure and efficient data access.
• Manage and support SUSE Linux environments within mixed OS landscapes.
• Develop automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure provisioning, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions, proactively addressing system performance issues.
• Administer Windows System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including deployment, patch management, inventory, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT teams to architect scalable, secure, and efficient solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for infrastructure-related issues, escalating when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in virtualization and cloud platforms, specifically with Azure Local and Hyper-V.
• Strong proficiency in managing Windows Server Operating Systems and related services.
• Hands-on experience managing SQL Server databases and file share solutions.
• Demonstrable experience with SUSE Linux administration in hybrid environments.
• Expert-level scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and management.
• Proven ability to deploy and manage monitoring tools and solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Nagios, Zabbix, or similar).
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Windows SCCM for systems deployment, patching, and configuration management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure certifications, MCSE, Linux certifications).
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and migrations.
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.

INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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