Azure Hyper-V Specialist - 3 Month Contract Qualifications Educational Requirements Diploma or degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Technical Skills Basic understanding of cloud computing principles, particularly Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware.
Knowledge of networking concepts (e.g., VLANs, DNS, IP addressing).
Proficiency in using monitoring and management tools for Azure and Hyper-V environments.
Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory) Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals.
Experience 1 to 3 years of experience in IT support or a related field (internships or hands-on lab experience in Azure or Hyper-V are acceptable).
Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Team-oriented mindset with a customer-centric approach.
Key Responsibilities 1.
Virtualization Management Monitor and maintain Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines (VMs) to ensure optimal performance and availability.
Assist in provisioning, configuring, and deploying VMs and virtual networks in Azure and Hyper-V environments.
Perform basic troubleshooting of virtual environments and escalate complex issues as required.
2.
System Monitoring and Reporting Monitor system health, resource utilization, and performance metrics using Azure Monitor, Hyper-V tools, and other monitoring platforms.
Generate routine performance and status reports.
Identify potential issues and recommend optimizations.
3.
Incident and Problem Management Respond to Level 1 incidents and service requests related to Azure and Hyper-V environments.
Document incidents and resolutions accurately in the service management system.
Collaborate with Level 2/3 teams to resolve complex issues.
4.
Backup and Recovery Assist in configuring and managing backups for VMs and critical data using Azure Backup and Hyper-V tools.
Support recovery operations in disaster recovery scenarios under supervision.
5.
System Updates and Maintenance Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to Hyper-V hosts and Azure resources as per established schedules and guidelines.
Participate in routine maintenance activities to ensure system reliability.
6.
Documentation and Training Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for processes and configurations.
Provide basic guidance and support to end-users or other team members regarding Azure and Hyper-V environments.