Managed Services – Azure Local Sme

Managed Services - Azure Local SME - Expert This role has been designed as Hybrid with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work We help companies connect protect analyze and act on their data and applications wherever they live from edge to cloud so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today s complex world Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what s next We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you Open up opportunities with HPE HPE Operations is our innovative IT services organization It provides the expertise to advise integrate and accelerate our customers outcomes from their digital transformation Our teams collaborate to transform insight into innovation In today s fast paced hybrid IT world being at business speed means overcoming IT complexity to match the speed of actions to the speed of opportunities Deploy the right technology to respond quickly to market possibilities Join us and redefine what s next for you What you ll do We are looking for an experienced L3 Windows Server Engineer with deep expertise in Windows Server Hyper-V Failover Clustering and Windows Server performance optimization The ideal candidate will also have strong hands-on knowledge of Azure Stack HCI for hybrid cloud deployments This role involves working on high-severity production issues complex troubleshooting and providing advanced technical guidance for critical business systems Key Responsibilities Architecture Design Design deploy and optimize Windows Server Failover Clustering and Hyper-V environments for high availability HA and disaster recovery DR Architect and implement Azure Stack HCI solutions for hybrid workloads and software-defined infrastructure Advanced Troubleshooting Performance Optimization Lead incident resolution for cluster node failures quorum disputes disk and CSV issues and Hyper-V VM HA failures Perform in-depth performance analysis of Windows Server including CPU memory storage and networking bottlenecks Diagnose and remediate memory leaks hidden processes and driver-related performance issues Monitoring Diagnostics Use Event Viewer cluster logs clussvc log Hyper-V logs Performance Monitor ETW tracing and Windows Performance Analyzer WPA for issue diagnosis Ensure proactive cluster health monitoring and performance compliance Automation Operations Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for automated provisioning cluster reporting patching and remediation tasks Support rolling upgrades and Cluster-Aware Updating CAU to minimize downtime Hybrid Cloud Integration DR Integrate and operate Azure Stack HCI with on-premises clusters for workload mobility and DR Collaborate on hybrid cloud designs leveraging Azure Arc ASR Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup Collaboration Knowledge Sharing Partner with L1 L2 support teams to provide escalation support and training Document architecture diagrams troubleshooting playbooks and best practices Participate in root cause analysis RCA and contribute to continuous service improvement What you need to bring 10-15 years of enterprise experience with Windows Server 2016 2019 2022 Expert knowledge of Failover Clustering quorum models CSV cluster networking storage spaces direct S2D Hyper-V VM lifecycle management live migration replica shielded VMs vSwitch SET Windows Server Performance PerfMon WPT WPA ETW tracing identifying hidden processes memory leaks Strong hands-on experience with Azure Stack HCI architecture deployment and operations Solid understanding of Active Directory DNS DHCP GPO and security baselines for clustered nodes Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and diagnostic workflows Familiarity with backup DR tools Veeam DPM Azure Backup and hybrid cloud integration Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to troubleshooting critical incidents Ability to handle high-volume complex escalations and mentor junior engineers Preferred Skills Exposure to SCVMM SCOM and SCCM for enterprise cluster management Knowledge of network virtualization RDMA SMB Direct and storage optimization in clustered environments Experience with CI CD workflows for infra-as-code Git pipelines DSC Azure certifications are highly valued Behavioral Business Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration Demonstrated ability to lead incident bridges and engage with senior stakeholders Strong documentation knowledge-sharing and mentoring capabilities Commitment to ITIL-aligned processes change incident and problem management A proactive mindset for continuous improvement and innovation in HA DR operations Additional Skills Accountability Accountability Action Planning Active Learning Active Listening Bias Business Growth Business Planning Coaching Commercial Acumen Creativity Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teamwork Customer Experience Strategy Customer Solutions Data Analysis Management Data Collection Management Inactive Data Controls Design Thinking Empathy Follow-Through Growth Mindset Intellectual Curiosity Inactive Long Term Planning Managing Ambiguity 5 more What We Can Offer You Health Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical financial and emotional wellbeing Personal Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are the better we all are We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs We make bold moves together and are a force for good Let s Stay Connected Follow on Instagram to see the latest on people culture and tech at HPE india operations Job Services Job Level Expert HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans Disabled LGBT employer We do not discriminate on the basis of race gender or any other protected category and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications merit and business need Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together Please click here Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran Individual with Disabilities HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories